Policy, Page 16
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Wed, June 4th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Africa on radar of global tech firms – Nel
The African continent is high on the radar of big international tech companies, according to newly appointed Gumtree South Africa manager Johan Nel. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 18:30 · Paul Adepoju
Tigo, IFC, MasterCard sign $2m agreement to expand mobile money in Ghana
Tigo has signed a US$2 million agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the MasterCard Foundation as part of efforts to expand mobile financial services in Ghana. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Police checking Gauteng road users for e-tags – JPSA
Police officers at roadblocks set up by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety (GDCS) and using South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) trucks were pulling over road users today and questioning them about their e-tag registration, according to the Justice Project South Africa (JPSA). → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 17:00 · Susan Mwenesi
African countries must harmonise on mobile broadband deployment – Tiampati
African countries have been called upon to coordinate and consolidate their individual country views in relation to the ultimate deployment of mobile broadband in the digital dividend band as well as to ensure these views are transmitted and defended in the relevant ITU-R meetings. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Zambian diplomats ordered to rely on state-owned TV live streams
The Zambian government has ordered its diplomats to begin to rely on news from the state-owned Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC) TV online livestreams for a true picture of what is happening in the country instead of relying on online media. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
SA provides testing ground for mature markets
The hybridity of the South African market allows entrepreneurs to test products for both the mature and developing markets, according to Anthony Stonefield, managing director (MD) for Africa at Gramercy Venture Advisors. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Rwanda ICT growth facing challenges – minister
Low internet penetration, lack of digital literacy and poor local content development are hampering the growth of ICT in Rwanda, according to the country’s minister of youth and ICT, Jean-Philbert Nsengimana. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 09:00 · Paul Adepoju
African e-learning professionals confident about future – report
The eLearning Africa Report 2014 has confirmed African e-learning professionals are confident about the future. → Read more
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Tue, June 3rd, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Constitutional Court dismisses DA e-tolling appeal application
South Africa’s Constitutional Court has dismissed an application for an appeal by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA), which hoped to overrule a decision by the Western Cape High Court declaring the Transport and Related Matters Amendment Bill constitutional and valid. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Adverts not intentionally “misleading” – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has responded to a Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling its e-tolling adverts mislead the public, saying this was not the intention. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Kenyatta promises hi-tech fight against terror
Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta used his Madaraka Day speech yesterday to pledge technological resources towards improving the country’s security. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Broadband critical for business development, competitiveness – Juwah
Increased broadband penetration is critical for business development and competitiveness in today’s world, according to Dr Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), which is why the government is putting such effort into increasing access. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Telecoms can have “multiplier effect” on SA development – Cwele
Telecommunications services can have a “multiplier effect” on South Africa’s development as the country looks to tackle unemployment, poverty and inequality, according to new minister of telecommunications and postal services Dr Siyabonga Cwele. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 13:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian court frees telecoms boss over Siemens bribe
The Nigerian Court of Appeal in Abuja has freed Edwin Moore Momife, former chief executive officer (CEO) of M-Tel, and three others accused of receiving bribes from Siemens Limited. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
SA internet services overpriced
Prices of South African internet and telecommunications services are well above the global average, according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Microsoft holds Current Issues in Technology Conference in Lagos
Microsoft’s Current Issues in Technology Conference takes place this week in Lagos, set to be attended by business leaders, key influencers and policymakers to discuss and develop solutions for issues holding back Nigeria’s ICT. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 12:00 · Tom Jackson
BBC claims Ethiopia jamming broadcasts
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and other international broadcasters have claimed television and radio broadcasts on the Arabsat satellites have been intentionally jammed by the Ethiopian authorities. → Read more
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Mon, June 2nd, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL ordered to remove “misleading” e-toll adverts
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld three complaints against claims made in South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) advertising commercials. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA not licensing extremely high frequency spectrum
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has rejected claims it is planning to licence extremely high frequency (EHF) spectrum bands, saying the regulator currently has no regime under which such technology could be allowed to be used in South Africa. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
Vodacom data transfer ad misleading – ASA
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled a Vodacom advert promoting a service whereby subscribers can gift data bundles to others is misleading. → Read more
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