Policy, Page 36
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Tue, February 25th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Second annual Google Days held in Ghana
The second edition of Google Days has been held in Accra, Ghana, with hundreds of entrepreneurs and developers in attendance. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 19:00 · Paul Adepoju
NITDA signs agreement with Indian firm on Nigerian e-governance
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and NIHILENT Ltd, a leading Indian company, on the effective implementation of the e-governance programme of the Nigerian government. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
OUTA disrespecting SA legal processes – SANRAL
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) is showing disrespect for legal judgment and questioning the capability of the auditor general by calling into question the veracity of official e-tolling figures, according to the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL). → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 15:40 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan number plates to be fitted with electronic chips
The Kenyan government has to install vehicle registration plates with security features such as microchips, which will be engraved on vehicles’ windscreens, engines and chassis → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
EFF manifesto promises connectivity, computer labs to SA schools
South African political party the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), led by Julius Malema, has unveiled its manifesto ahead of the May 7 election, promising better broadband in educational institutions and the provision of computer labs in schools. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 13:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria gives telecoms deadline for local manufacture of SIM cards
Telecoms companies operating in Nigeria have until December 2015 to commence local manufacture of SIM cards. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Pistorius trial to be broadcast live
The murder trial of South African paralympian Oscar Pistorius is to be broadcast live, using hanging spy cameras, the court has ruled. → Read more
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Tue, February 25th, 11:40 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian spectrum bid winner attributes victory to divine providence
Biodun Omoniyi, managing director of VDT Communications, leader of the Bitflux consortium at the auction of the 2.3 GHz spectrum band held in Abuja last week, has attributed the victory to divine providence. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 20:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
1.2m Gauteng road users registered for e-tags – SANRAL
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said 1.2 million toll road users in Gauteng province have now registered their vehicles for e-tags, urging remaining motorists to do the same. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 15:00 · Tom Jackson
DA manifesto promises new regulatory framework for ICT
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has released its 2014 election manifesto, promising a new regulatory framework for ICT, the breakup of state-owned monopolies and support for startups and entrepreneurs. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 14:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Kenyan government launches interactive platform for citizens
The Kenyan government through the State House digital team has launched a new programme seeking to connect Kenyans at home and abroad with senior government officials to share ideas or ask questions → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 12:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICASA publishes election regulations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published its final regulations on party election broadcasts, political advertisements and the equitable treatment of political parties by broadcasting licensees ahead of the country’s general election scheduled for May 7. → Read more
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Mon, February 24th, 11:40 · Tom Jackson
Kenyan online procurement system to tackle tender corruption
The Kenyan government developing an online procurement system, according to a National Treasury official, as the country seeks to crack down on corruption in tendering processes. → Read more
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Sat, February 22nd, 08:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Why MTN has taken ICASA to court: Zunaid Bulbulia, CEO, MTN South Africa
The telecoms industry has spent the last four years on a journey towards cost-orientation, regulatory best practice and parity. That journey must continue and MTN fully expects termination rates to go on falling. But this fall must be informed by a transparent and credible cost study that reflects the costs incurred for all players in the market, including smaller players. This principled process is well known throughout the world and can be executed in a fair and commercially sustainable basis. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 15:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC not in crisis, seeking legal action on report – chair
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is not in crisis, and will seek legal advice regarding the damning recently published public protector’s report, according to the SABC board chair. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 14:20 · Susan Mwenesi
Narok County appoints new Masai Mara e-ticketing provider
Narok County Council has appointed electronic ticketing firm KAPS to collect gate fees at the Masai Mara National Reserve after terminating its arrangement with Equity Bank last year, meaning visitors to the reserve will again be required to pay gate fees through e-tickets → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 13:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
MTR delay not in public interest – Telkom Mobile
Opposition by larger operators to the newly announced mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations in South Africa is against the public interest, part state-owned operator Telkom Mobile has said. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 12:20 · Chris Udemans
Microsoft’s Nokia acquisition approved in SA
The South African Competition Tribunal has approved Microsoft’s acquisition of Nokia’s devices and services division, placing no conditions on the merger. → Read more
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Fri, February 21st, 11:40 · Gabriella Mulligan
New MTRs are a “regulatory attack” – MTN
The new mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations introduced by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) constitute “regulatory attack” and do not support the country’s economic development, according to Zunaid Bulbulia, chief executive officer (CEO) of MTN South Africa. → Read more
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Thu, February 20th, 18:20 · Gabriella Mulligan
Cell C advertising campaign targets MTN over MTRs
South Africa’s third mobile operator Cell C has launched an aggressive new marketing campaign criticising rival MTN’s decision to challenge new mobile termination rate (MTR) regulations set out by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA). → Read more
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