Policy, Page 21
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Tue, May 13th, 15:30 · Paul Adepoju
Prioritise functionality over technology – PZ Cussons
Functionality is the key in a marketing strategy, with users the focus and the strategy to be deployed one that does not create discomfort or difficulties in access, according to Stephen Boadi, head of digital marketing for Africa at PZ Cussons. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Former FNB, Vodacom CEOs join Invenfin board
South African venture capital (VC) firm Invenfin has announced the appointment of former First National Bank (FNB) chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Jordaan and former Vodacom CEO Pieter Uys to its board as executive directors. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 11:00 · Chris Udemans
Dimension Data acquires UK-based cloud video firm Teliris
South African information technology firm Dimension Data has acquired a 100 per cent stake in London-based cloud video managed services provider Teliris for an undisclosed amount in an effort to expand its Video Conferencing as a Service (VCaaS) facilities. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 10:30 · Susan Mwenesi
CAK invites objections to Safaricom licence renewal
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) has called for objections to the renewal of leading telecoms service provider Safaricom’s licence, setting a one-month deadline for any opposition to declare itself. → Read more
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Tue, May 13th, 10:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s National Treasury launches e-procurement
The Kenyan National Treasury is set to roll out electronic procurement in July as parts of efforts to automate and streamline government financial management processes and procedures. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 13:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC’s loss of support due to e-tolls – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has attributed the decline in popularity of South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) to the launch of e-tolling. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
Convergence Partners receives $40m Nedbank funding facility
African technology investment firm Convergence Partners has received a ZAR400 million (US$38.6 million) long-term funding facility provided by Nedbank Capital. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 08:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian Internet Group asks government for access subsidy
The Nigerian Internet Group (NIG) has asked the Nigerian government to subsidise the cost of internet access, which it believes would enhance broadband penetration in Nigeria. → Read more
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Mon, May 12th, 08:00 · Chris Udemans
Altron subsidiary Bytes SA buys back minority stake
Allied Electronics (Altron) subsidiary Bytes SA has announced it is buying back 27 per cent of its stock from a consortium headed by Kagiso Strategic Investments (KSI). → Read more
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Sat, May 10th, 12:00 · Chris Udemans
Mxit chair Jordaan joins WOSA
Mxit chairman, former chief executive officer (CEO) of First National Bank (FNB) and venture capitalist Michael Jordaan has been appointed as industry body Wines of South Africa (WOSA) chairperson. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 17:30 · Paul Adepoju
NCC warns customers over fake promos
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has said it is not conducting any promotions and warned members of the public not to fall victim to fraudsters. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
Egypt approves $426m Maadi Technology Park
The Egyptian government has approved the EGP3 billion (US$426 million) Maadi Technology Park for ICT services, with the investment phase of the project to be launched in the second quarter of 2014. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL lying over e-toll final demands – JPSA
The Justice Project South African (JPSA) has said the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) denial it has issued final demands and summonses for outstanding e-tolls payments is “worrying”, and that the roads agency is lying to the public. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Africa emerges as SWIFT network’s fastest growing region
Africa has emerged as the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication’s (SWIFT’s) fastest growing region, with a 17 per cent increase in total transaction volumes over the SWIFT network in the year ending March 2014. → Read more
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Fri, May 9th, 11:00 · Paul Adepoju
ICT sector to create 1m jobs in Egypt by 2020 – minister
The ICT sector in Egypt will create a total of one million jobs by 2020, including 200,000 direct job opportunities, according to Atef Helmy, the country’s minister of communications and information technology. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 19:00 · Chris Udemans
SANRAL denies issuing final demands over e-tolls
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has denied issuing final demands and summonses to road users who have not yet paid outstanding e-toll balances. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Baba Jukwa claims Tsvangirai bribery attempts
Zimbabwean Facebook whistleblower Baba Jukwa has claimed an agent acting on behalf of Morgan Tsvangirai, leader of the opposition MDC-T party, has attempted to bribe him twice in the last three months. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 15:00 · Paul Adepoju
US, Britain, China promise Nigeria technology to track missing girls
The Nigerian government has said it has received promises to provide tracking technologies from the likes of the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), China, Canada and France to help in the rescue of over 200 girls abducted by militant group Boko Haram in Borno state in northern Nigeria. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 14:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenya’s Kisii county, DTB partner for automated revenue collection
The Kisii county government has partnered with Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) to launch a service automating revenue collection for parking, bus and boda boda (motorcycle) monthly licence fees. → Read more
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Thu, May 8th, 14:00 · Tom Jackson
Electoral Court rules against DA Nkandla SMS, party to appeal
South Africa’s Electoral Court has ruled against an SMS sent by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to voters in Gauteng province which said President Jacob Zuma had “stolen” taxpayer money, though the party said it would appeal the decision. → Read more
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