Policy, Page 18
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Tue, May 27th, 10:30 · Tom Jackson
SA government warns over fake social media accounts
The South African government has warned citizens about the number of fake social media accounts claiming to be those of ministers, advising them to access Twitter and Facebook accounts via departmental websites. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Public libraries in Nigeria to become public access points
The Nigerian government has announced plans to transform public libraries across Nigeria into public access points to allow them to provide reliable and affordable internet access. → Read more
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Tue, May 27th, 07:00 · Agatha Nduku
Intel launches initiative to pair Kenyan developers with local NGOs
Intel has launched an initiative in Kenya to encourage developers to come up with technological solutions to address issues faced by non-government organisations (NGOs) in the communities they work in, and pair these developers with NGOs. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 19:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cabinet restructuring will give Zuma control over media, impede ICT – Shinn
The restructuring of South Africa’s government ministries is designed to give government control over the media, and has pushed the country back by 25 years, according to Marian Shinn, shadow minister of communications for opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Etisalat Nigeria files defence over fraudulent promo lawsuit
Etisalat has filed a defence in a lawsuit brought against it by Mr Pascal Ozioko, who is asking for NGN100 million (US$615,000) in damages after the operator allegedly misled its subscribers in a fraudulent lottery promotion. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 17:30 · Chris Udemans
High costs, slow connectivity hinder SA’s economic growth
Expensive and slow internet connectivity in South Africa is hampering economic growth and job creation in the country, according to South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) shadow minister of trade and industry Wilmot James. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Telecoms lose $4.6bn annually to terrorism – NATCOMS
Nigeria’s National Association Telecommunications Subscribers (NATCOMS) has said telecoms companies operating in Nigeria lose more than NGN750 billion (US$4.6 billion) every year to terror attacks in northern Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 16:00 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL not considering e-tolls in KwaZulu-Natal
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said contrary to reports it is not considering introducing e-tolling in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) province, but is looking at an alternative method of payment for the region. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
CIPESA criticises Ugandan laws on internet, media freedom
The Collaboration on International ICT Policy in East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has faulted new laws in Uganda touching internet and mobile usage as well as freedom of journalists, saying they create a hostile environment for civil society, opposition and media. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:45 · Gabriella Mulligan
Zuma appoints Cwele to run new telecoms department
South Africa’s president Jacob Zuma has announced Cabinet appointments for his second term in office, creating a new Department of Telecommunications and Postal Services with Dr Siyabonga Cwele at its helm. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Takealot receives $100m funding from Tiger Global
South African e-commerce platform Takealot has received US$100 million in funding from Tiger Global Management, to be used for further expansion in South Africa. → Read more
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Mon, May 26th, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Q&A: Paul Garnett, director, Microsoft Technology Policy Group
As TV white space technology gains traction across Africa as a viable solution for achieving universal internet access - with pilot projects springing up in Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and South Africa - HumanIPO spoke to Microsoft’s director of technology policy Paul Garnett about the potential of white space technology and the need for regulation in the sector. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 18:30 · Chris Udemans
SA transport minister denies KwaZulu-Natal set for e-tolls
South African minister of transport Dipuo Peters has denied reports e-tolls will be introduced to KwaZulu-Natal. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Africa can accelerate global tech through white spaces – Microsoft 4Afrika
Africa can “accelerate technology for the world”, in particular through leading the way with white space broadband connectivity, according to Paul Garnett, director of technology policy at Microsoft. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 16:30 · Agatha Nduku
Kenyan ministry develops automated performance tracking system
Kenya’s Ministry of Industrialisation and Enterprise Development is to develop an automated performance tracking system to aid in monitoring the implementation of its projects and programmes. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 16:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s largest TV network to be split to achieve digital switchover
Nigeria’s National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) has announced plans to split the government-owned Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) into two independent parts as directed by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) towards achieving digital migration. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA may scrutinise telecoms mergers, acquisitions
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has said a number of high-profile mergers and acquisitions in the telecommunications sector may be subject to the regulator’s scrutiny regardless of any rulings by the Competition Commission, while also disputing the regulator’s failure to allocate more spectrum is responsible for the mergers. → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana regulator bans Expresso from adding subscribers over QoS
Ghana’s National Communications Agency (NCA) has banned operator Expresso from adding new subscribers to the network over its poor quality of service (QoS). → Read more
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Fri, May 23rd, 14:00 · Chris Udemans
CWU to resist Telkom job cuts
South Africa’s Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) has said it will resist part state-owned telecommunications company Telkom’s plans to cut 1,000 jobs. → Read more
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Thu, May 22nd, 17:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA begins MTR review
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has commenced a review of mobile termination rates (MTRs), issuing questionnaires to licensees to submit their input. → Read more
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