Policy, Page 17
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Fri, May 30th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
Google admits diversity problem
Google has admitted to having a diversity problem within the company, with most of its employees white males. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 11:00 · Tom Jackson
Egyptian ICT ministry denies withdrawal of unified licence file
Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has denied newspaper reports the country’s cabinet has withdrawn the unified licence file from the ministry. → Read more
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Fri, May 30th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Google takes steps to comply with EU “right to be forgotten” ruling
Google has taken steps to comply with a European Union (EU) court ruling indicating individuals have the “right to be forgotten”. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan activist claims Facebook page shutdown
Kenyan political activist Moses Kuria has claimed his Facebook account has been blocked after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) petitioned for his prosecution over a post it said contained hate speech. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
SA copper theft increased in April
Copper theft in South Africa increased to a value of ZAR12.5 million (US$1.2 million) in April from ZAR11 million (US$1.05 million) in March, with incidences having risen by 26 per cent year-on-year. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Kenyan handset sales fuelled by “grey” market – IDC
Kenya’s mobile handset market boomed in the first quarter of 2014 compared to the previous year, fuelled by an increasing “grey” market resulting from the reintroduction of value added tax (VAT) on handsets and other electronic devices, according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Another Kenyan ICT event postponed over security concerns
The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has announced it has postponed the Commonwealth Broadband Africa Forum, originally scheduled to take place in Nairobi, Kenya, in July, until November over security concerns. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
“On road enforcement” will not target e-toll non-payers
The chief executive officer (CEO) at South African firm Electronic Toll Collection Jamie Surkont has said “on road enforcement” of Gauteng’s e-tolls will focus on cars with no licence plates and unidentified vehicles using the e-tolling network. → Read more
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Thu, May 29th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
SA’s FoneWorx acquires stake in market research firm
South African telecom and technical firm FoneWorx has purchased a 44 per cent stake in market research company Living Facts for an undisclosed amount. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 17:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA to hear Screamer Telecoms illegal radio transmission case
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced a public hearing is to take place to hear testimony from an expert witness in its case against Screamer Telecoms over alleged radio transmission without a spectrum licence. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 15:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan matatu association introduces cashless system
Kenya’s Matatu Owners Association (MOA) has partnered with Fibre Space Limited to launch My1963, a cashless payments system allowing public transport users to pay electronically. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian state government shuts down MTN base stations
The government of Osun state in Nigeria has shut down a number of base stations belonging to MTN Nigeria as a result of the network’s failure to pay taxes, fees and charges for the laying of its fibre optic cables since 2013. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 12:36 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s laptop project funds allocated to Anglo Leasing payments
The Kenyan government has diverted funds for the country’s laptops for schools programme to help pay KSh1.4 billion (US$16 million) to two companies associated with the Anglo Leasing scam. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 11:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya will beat digital migration deadline – Matiangi
Kenya is optimistic of beating the June 2015 digital migration deadline despite the delays caused by disputes over distribution licences, set-top boxes and awareness, according to Ministry of ICT cabinet secretary Dr Fred Matiangi. → Read more
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Wed, May 28th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SA mobile operators welcome Cwele, Cell C urges clarification
South Africa’s mobile operators have welcomed the newly appointed minister of telecommunications and postal services and minister of communications, although third operator Cell C said further clarity is needed on the respective responsibilities of the newly restructured ministries. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 18:00 · Chris Udemans
SOS Coalition opposes communications restructuring, ousting of Carrim
South African public broadcasting support group the SOS Coalition has said restructuring the Department of Communications and replacing Yunus Carrim will not bring much needed stability. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC yet to contact Motsoeneng over public protector report
The acting chief operating officer (COO) of the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) Hlaudi Motsoeneng has not received any communication from his employer since the publication of the public protector’s report in February, recommending his replacement within 90 days. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
E-toll non-payers to face “on road enforcement”
Gauteng motorists with outstanding e-tolls may soon face “on road enforcement” when provincial traffic police are mandated with enforcing payments of outstanding e-toll bills, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Etisalat received $500m Abu Dhabi grant for Maroc Telecom deal
United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based mobile operator Etisalat received a US$500 million grant from the emirate of Abu Dhabi towards its US$5.7 billion acquisition of Morocco’s Maroc Telecom, according to a report. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Autopage to buy Nashua subscribers
South Africa’s Nashua Mobile has announced it is to sell its Cell C subscriber base to Allied Electronics (Altron) subsidiary Autopage Cellular for ZAR91.5 million (US$8.8 million) excluding VAT, amidst inadequate returns. → Read more
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