Policy, Page 33
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Wed, March 12th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Compilation of rights of Nigerian telecoms subscribers inaugurated
Nigeria’s Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has inaugurated a compilation of the rights of telecommunication subscribers in the country, as part of efforts aimed at improving consumer education and protecting the rights of subscribers. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 16:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pule included on ANC national candidates list
Former South African communications minister Dina Pule has been included on the ruling African National Congress (ANC) list of parliamentary candidates ahead of the May elections, in spite of a public protector report in December finding her guilty of “unlawful” and “unethical” behaviour. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 15:30 · Gabriella Mulligan
Internet must remain free beyond 25th birthday – Berners-Lee
Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the internet, has called for renewed efforts to ensure the internet remains free and accessible to all as it celebrates its 25th birthday today. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 14:30 · Chris Udemans
South Africa IT sector needs more regulation – government
The South African ICT sector is in need of more regulation to drive growth and lower communication costs, the African National Congress (ANC)-controlled South African government said in its 20 Year Review. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 13:00 · Chris Udemans
No full-scale infrastructure for Western Cape e-tolling – SANRAL
The proposed e-toll infrastructure for the N1/N2 Winelands Toll Highway Project will feature payment booths rather than full-scale e-tolling foundations as found in Gauteng, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 12:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to boost broadband penetration with Smart States initiative
The ongoing efforts of Nigeria’s Ministry of Communication Technology to increase broadband penetration will be boosted by the Smart States initiative of the ministry in partnership with Lagos state and Abuja Federal Capital City. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 10:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian telecoms pay fines over service quality
Nigerian telecoms operators MTN, Globacom and Airtel have paid the fines imposed on them by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for poor service quality, putting an end to speculation they were set to challenge the regulatory body’s decision. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 08:30 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan laptop tender award revoked, Olive excluded
Kenya’s Public Procurement Administrative Review Board (PPARB) has revoked the award of the tender for the supply of 1.3 million laptops for the government’s flagship laptops for schools programme to Indian firm Olive Telecommunications, excluding the firm from the tender process for not meeting tender requirements. → Read more
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Wed, March 12th, 08:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Businesses should adopt app-engineered systems for data storage – Oracle
Businesses should adopt more powerful and cost efficient storage solutions if they are to remain competitive in an increasingly data-heavy world, according to Carlo Vaiti, chief technologist and senior director at Oracle Solutions Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 18:00 · Paul Adepoju
Former Nigerian police chief recommends ICT for quick justice delivery
Felix Ogabudu, Nigeria’s former assistant inspector-general (AIG) of police has advised the judicial arm of government to embrace ICT in order to speed up the process of justice delivery in the country. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 13:50 · Paul Adepoju
Ghana to unveil Child Online Protection Policy
Ghana’s National Information Technology Agency (NITA) is set to unveil the nation’s Child Online Protection Policy later on March 20 as part of measures aimed at protecting children in Ghana against cyber abuse. → Read more
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Tue, March 11th, 11:20 · Paul Adepoju
A4AI Abuja forum to discuss increasing Nigerian broadband penetration
A forum hosted by the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI) takes place in Nigeria’s capital city Abuja today to mark the 25th anniversary of the internet and allow stakeholders to discuss how to further its penetration. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 17:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria can generate $250bn in 5 years from ICT – Zinox
Nigeria can generate over US$250 billion from ICT if the government invests US$1 billion in the training of 10 million Nigerians in technology, Leo Stan Ekeh, chairman of Zinox Group, has said. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
SA government must help entrepreneurs – councillor
The South African Government needs to aid in the development of entrepreneurs and startups, said Garreth Bloor, City of Cape Town councillor and member of the mayor’s committee for economic development. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 10:20 · Chris Udemans
Privacy group urges investigation into Facebook WhatsApp purchase
The Electronic Privacy Information Centre (EPIC) has urged America’s Federal Trade Commision (FTC) to launch an investigation into Facebook’s acquisition of WhatsApp, saying the social media giant plans on incorporating personal information from the messaging service into its profiling business model. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 09:40 · Paul Adepoju
Jos to pioneer digital switch in Nigeria
Jos in Plateau state is set to lead Nigeria in switching from analogue to digital television broadcasting, according to the state’s commissioner of information and communication Olivia Daziem. → Read more
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Mon, March 10th, 09:00 · Chris Udemans
MTN succeeds in complaint against Cell C advert
South Africa’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled against mobile operator Cell C in a complaint lodged by rival operator MTN regarding advertisements aired by Cell C claiming MTN is trying to keep mobile communications prices high. → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
New member announced for Global Commission on Internet Governance
Angel Gurría, secretary-general of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), has been appointed as the latest member of the Global Commission on Internet Governance (GCIG). → Read more
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Fri, March 7th, 10:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Ban on Konza buffer zone development lifted
The Kenyan government has lifted the ban on the 10-kilometre radius around Konza Techno City, also known as the buffer zone, meaning development can now take place on the land → Read more
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Thu, March 6th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Commonwealth ICT ministers adopt cybergovernance model
ICT ministers from 35 Commonwealth nations have adopted a cybergovernance model that will guide national policy development of their national cyberspaces. → Read more
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