Policy, Page 52
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Mon, December 2nd, 10:32 · Richard Cutcher
Minister urges e-tolling registration ahead of activation tomorrow
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) and the government continue to urge motorists to register for an e-tag before the controversial e-tolling system goes live on Gauteng’s highways tomorrow (Tuesday). → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 09:30 · Nick Sato
CCK seeks to have 90% of Kenyans on mobile within 5 years
The Communication Commission of Kenya (CCK) has unveiled an ambitious five-year strategic plan that seeks to increase the contribution of the ICT sector to GDP by 100 per cent. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 08:30 · Richard Cutcher
Pule’s conduct unlawful, improper, unethical – report
Dina Pule, South Africa’s disgraced former communications minister, is expected to be told to resign by the public protector in his report into her conduct while in office after it was leaked to a national newspaper. → Read more
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Mon, December 2nd, 08:00 · Selipha Kihagi
Zambia tables digital migration policy for approval
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Services in Zambia has tabled the final policy on digital migration before the cabinet for approval as part of the country’s efforts to meet the 2015 international deadline. → Read more
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Sat, November 30th, 12:00 · Richard Cutcher
Juwah fires warning at Nigerian networks over MNP compliance
Eugene Juwah, executive vice chairman of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has slammed the country’s mobile operators for “frustrating” subscribers by their inaction since the launch of mobile number portability (MNP) earlier this year. → Read more
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Fri, November 29th, 16:00 · Nick Sato
Media bill rejection “proof enough” to commitment of Kenyan media freedom – Matiangi
The Kenya government has reaffirmed its commitment to protect media freedom and the rights of journalists after President Uhuru Kenyatta returned the controversial Kenya Information and Communication Amendment (KICA) Bill 2013 to parliament, according to Fred Matiangi, ICT cabinet secretary. → Read more
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Fri, November 29th, 13:00 · Richard Cutcher
JPSA attacks confusion over e-toll payments
The Justice Project SA (JPSA) has slammed the confusion surrounding how e-toll payment defaulters will be dealt with and the “deafening silence” silence coming from the National Prosecuting Authority. → Read more
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Fri, November 29th, 10:00 · Richard Cutcher
ICASA to water down universal access obligations
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published draft amendments to its Universal Service and Access Obligations (USAO), including removing the demand for mobile network operators to provide millions of SIM cards to under-serviced areas. → Read more
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Fri, November 29th, 09:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
Nigerian state saves $164k through pension e-payments
The pensions board for Nigeria’s Cross River state has saved over NGN26 million (US$164,000) in the past 18 months by implementing an e-payment system for the release of pensions. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 20:00 · Nick Sato
UN state parties endorse Kenyatta, Ruto trial via video link
International Criminal Court (ICC) state members have amended the Rome statute rules to allow President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto to follow their trials via a video link and can be represented by their lawyers in court. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 17:30 · Tom Jackson
Zuma signs POPI bill into law
South African President Jacob Zuma has signed the Protection of Personal Information (POPI) bill into law, with an expert telling HumanIPO direct marketers are set to feel the biggest impact. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 17:00 · Nick Sato
SOFGEN, NetGuardians partner to bring anti-fraud software to Kenya’s banks
SOFGEN, an international provider of IT solutions for banks, has today partnered with Swiss-based NetGuardians SA to bring its cross-platform operational risk mitigation software to Kenya’s banks. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 16:30 · Nick Sato
Kenyatta rejects controversial media bill
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta has declined to assent to the Kenya Information and Communication (Amendment) (KICA) Bill 2013, which seeks to enforce hefty fines for journalists and media houses violating the Journalism Code of Conduct. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 15:30 · Nick Sato
Microsoft Kenya, KECOBO could carry out software raids
Microsoft Kenya and the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) have entered into an agreement to work together in a bid to fight software piracy in the country, which could lead to raids on offending organisations. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 15:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
SABC holding public consultation on editorial policy
The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) is open for public comments and suggestions regarding its editorial policy, as the state broadcaster nears the end of an ongoing editorial review. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 14:00 · Winfred Kuria
Dar es Salaam port to roll out Electronic Single Window System
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has begun the first phase of the Electronic Single Window System to enhance efficiency at the Dar es Salaam port through online customs clearance. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 13:00 · Tom Jackson
Avis against e-tolling
Car hire company Avis has denied media reports it supports the implementation of e-tolling on Gauteng’s freeways, though it said it would comply with the policy. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 10:00 · Winfred Kuria
Cybercafe owners to keep tab on clients
Internet cafe owners are to be asked by the Kenyan government to cooperate in the fight against cybercrime by keeping an eye on their clients. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 09:30 · Tom Jackson
SA Ministry of Labour hits out at false Oliphant account
The South African Ministry of Labour has distanced itself from social media accounts claiming to belong to minister Mildred Oliphant, in the latest example of a prominent South African being impersonated on social media. → Read more
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Thu, November 28th, 08:30 · Nick Sato
KRA directs transporters to install electronic cargo tracking
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has directed all cargo transporters to fit their vehicles with the Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) by February 2014 to facilitate the monitoring of movement of all cargo into and within the East Africa region. → Read more
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