Policy, Page 32
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Fri, March 14th, 14:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria pilots digital ICT clubs in girls schools
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s minister of communication technology, has inaugurated Digital Girls Clubs in 12 federal government girls Schools across the country, which she said was aimed at empowering Nigerian girls and encouraging them to embrace careers in ICT. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 13:30 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government to go digital with advertising
The Kenyan Ministry of ICT and the Office of the Attorney General have drafted amendments requiring state organisations to advertise on online platforms as opposed to newspapers, reaching more people and saving money. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 12:30 · Chris Udemans
Zuckerberg calls Obama to express surveillance frustration
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has called American president Barack Obama to express his frustration at “the damage the government is doing” with its surveillance programmes. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
ANC welcomes e-tolling ruling
South African ruling party the African National Congress (ANC) has welcomed the ruling by the Western Cape High Court yesterday which declared the e-tolling bill constitutional. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 10:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian army disconnects phone lines in Borno state
The Nigerian army has disconnected telephone lines in Borno state as officers of the armed forces continue raiding camps of the Boko Haram group. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
SA transport minister welcomes e-tolling judgment
South African Minister of Transport Dipuo Peters has welcomed the judgment by the Western Cape High Court regarding a case by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) to have the e-tolling bill declared unconstitutional. → Read more
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Fri, March 14th, 09:00 · Tom Jackson
Kaimenyi will not quit over Kenyan laptop tender
Kenyan cabinet secretary for education Jacob Kaimenyi has said he will not quit over the cancellation of the award of the tender for the supply of devices for Kenya’s laptops for schools programme, instead warning members of the committee responsible they face the sack. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 18:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pandor urges SA citizens to collect smart ID cards
South Africa’s minister of home affairs Naledi Pandor has urged the public to collect the 41,285 smart ID cards as yet unclaimed. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 18:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government to review ICT Policy
The Kenyan government is set to review its ICT policy with the main objective being to stimulate the development of advanced and high capacity ICT infrastructure throughout the county. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 17:00 · Tom Jackson
Zille challenges Zuma to TV debate
Helen Zille, leader of South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA), has challenged President Jacob Zuma to a live televised debate ahead of the country’s elections in May. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan minister faces censure over cancelled laptops tender
The Kenyan parliament’s Education, Science and Technology committee has said it is preparing a motion to censure Jacob Kaimenyi, cabinet secretary for Kenya’s Ministry of Education, for withholding information on the procurement of devices for the government’s flagship laptops for schools programme. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 14:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SANRAL welcomes e-tolling court ruling
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has welcomed the judgment of the Western Cape High Court dismissing the claim by opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) that e-tolling on roads is unconstitutional, saying the ruling vindicates government and the agency. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 13:30 · Tom Jackson
OPINION: yu, Orange exits will leave Safaricom in unassailable position
The impending exit from the Kenyan market of third operator yuMobile, and the likelihood it will be followed out of the East African country by Orange, looks set to leave market leader Safaricom in an unassailable position, but also poses a threat to service quality and competition. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 12:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA should focus on cutting data costs, not MTRs – ISPA
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) should prioritise lowering the costs of mobile data, not focus on cutting the cost of voice calls, according to the Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA). → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian central bank to fine banks $60k over unlicenced e-payment solutions
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced new guidelines that will subject banks using third party electronic payment solutions not been licenced by the central bank NGN10 million (US$60,000). → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 11:30 · Chris Udemans
DA to appeal e-tolling judgement
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has said it will be appealing the judgement handed down by the Western Cape High Court today against its application to have the e-tolling bill declared unconstitutional. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 10:30 · Chris Udemans
Court dismisses DA e-tolling case
The Western Cape High Court has dismissed a case brought by the opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) which claimed South Africa’s e-tolling bill was unconstitutional. → Read more
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Thu, March 13th, 09:30 · Chris Udemans
Business Connexion acquires Botswana’s Ultimate Solutions
South African IT consulting firm Business Connexion (BCX) has announced its acquisition of Botswanan point-of-sales (PoS) provider Ultimate Solutions, in line with the company’s expansion strategy on the continent. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 19:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA launches inquiry into ICT competition
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has announced a high level inquiry into the state of competition in the country’s ICT sector, citing the need to gauge the impact of rapid technological changes on local and international industry. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 18:30 · Chris Udemans
DA submits e-toll complaints to NCC, calls for cease and desist order
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted hundreds of e-toll complaints to the National Consumer Commision (NCC), saying it wants a cease and desist order against the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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