Policy, Page 10
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Wed, July 2nd, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Algeria, Ethiopia assist NSA surveillance programme – report
The Algerian and Ethiopian governments are helping the United States (US)-based National Security Agency (NSA) collect private data about Africans, according to a report. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
No progress on Motsoeneng replacement, DA demands suspension
South African communications minister Faith Muthambi has said no progress has yet been made on replacing South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) acting chief operations officer (COO) Hlaudi Motsoeneng, with the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) demanding his immediate suspension. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
US digital rights group files freedom of information lawsuit against NSA
United States (US)-based digital rights group the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
DA MPs walk out of communications committee meeting
Four members of South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) have walked out of a portfolio committee meeting on communications and telecommunications and postal services, claiming they had not been given enough time to examine a strategic plan. → Read more
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Wed, July 2nd, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Johnson inaugurates board on national content
Nigeria’s communication technology minister Omobola Johnson has inaugurated the Advisory Board of the Office of National Content (ONC). → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 15:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda working on cross border mobile money platform
East Africa will soon have a common mobile money platform that will enable users to send money from one country to another without any difficulty under exchange rates approved by central banks. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Fair regulatory policy responsible for growth in web subscriptions – NCC
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said its fair regulatory policy is responsible for the exponential growth being recorded in internet subscriptions in Nigeria. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 14:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyatta University launches e-learning programme
Kenyatta University has launched its new KU Digital School, looking to address the increased demand for improved higher education e-learning programmes in Kenya. → Read more
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Tue, July 1st, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria nationwide cashless policy implementation begins today
The implementation of the third phase of the cashless policy initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will officially commence today across the country. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 16:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Treasury enhances use of online financial management system
The Kenyan Treasury has trained 5,000 Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) users at both national and county level in a bid to enhance the adoption of its online public finance management system. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 15:30 · Chris Udemans
Cape Town drafts open data policy
The City of Cape Town, South Africa, plans to launch an open data programme, with public comment on the draft policy closing today. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyans to register businesses on mobile
Kenya’s State Law Office has unveiled a system allowing Kenyans to register their businesses and access marriage certificates using their mobile phones, designed to curb the corruption that has become endemic. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 12:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan matatu owners want cashless fare deadline extended
Public transport operators in Kenya have requested the government extend the deadline for the compulsory implementation of cashless fare systems to allow for greater public awareness and to harmonise the cost of the gadgets. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
CAK to devolve functions
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) will soon set up offices at county level, starting with regional headquarters in Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret and Nyeri,l in a bid to implement its expanded mandate. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
E-tolls set for review, OUTA cautious
Gauteng premier David Makhura has announced plans to review e-tolling in the province, saying the public has a right to be heard. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Proposed SABC changes will make broadcaster government mouthpiece – DA
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said amendments to the Broadcasting Act as proposed by communications minister Faith Muthambi will turn the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) into a mouthpiece for ruling party the African National Congress (ANC). → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Share premium content or quit Kenya, CAK tells ‘greedy’ broadcasters
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has warned ‘greedy’ broadcasters who do not want to share premium content with others on the digital platform, thereby inconveniencing viewers and frustrating fellow broadcasters. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 10:00 · Tom Jackson
Mxit finds partner, starts marketing in Nigeria
South African chat app Mxit has started marketing activities in Nigeria after finding a local partner, but says it does not currently have plans to open an office in the country. → Read more
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Mon, June 30th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Q&A: Dr Ismail Ahmed, CEO, WorldRemit
With the advance in technology, the money transfer service landscape has not been left behind and many innovations are released every day. HumanIPO caught up with money remittance expert and WorldRemit chief executive officer (CEO) Dr Ismael Ahmed who shed light on innovation, money transfer monopolies and anti-competitive practices → Read more
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Fri, June 27th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
Moody’s upgrades SANRAL credit rating
Credit rating agency Moody’s Investor Services has upgraded the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) rating from negative to stable, a move welcomed by the parastatal. → Read more
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