Policy, Page 72
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Wed, September 11th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Rural connectivity key to SA community upliftment
The provision of connectivity to rural communities is the key to the economic improvement of South African society, according to Malcolm Kirby, chief executive officer (CEO) at Metrofibre Networx. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 20:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s Cyber Security Bill insufficient over internet surveillance
Gbenga Sesan, executive director at Paradigm Initiative Nigeria, has told HumanIPO the Cyber Security Bill, which the Nigerian government has sent to the lawmakers, does not have sufficient provisions for internet surveillance. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 19:00 · Kamau Mbote
Cybercrime to hit economies in Africa if unchecked
Increasing cases of cyber fraud, especially against financial institutions, have the ability to hurt African economies if unchecked, according to Kenya’s ICT minister Fred Matiangi. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Job creation with ICT critical in SA – FFP
Anton Alberts, member of parliament (MP) representing the Freedom Front Plus (FFP), has emphasised the role of ICT in job creation for South Africa. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 17:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Unleashing ICT potential in SA requires removal of constraints
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has spoken out on the need for ICT improvements for economic progress in South Africa, with the removal of barriers crucial. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 16:30 · Tom Jackson
Libya to offer third mobile licence – report
Libya’s communications and information technology minister has said the country will offer a third mobile phone licence as it seeks to add competition to an industry damaged by the 2011 civil war, according to a report by Bloomberg. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 13:00 · Gabriella Mulligan
ICC utilises tech to boost Ruto trial transparency
The International Criminal Court (ICC) will utilise web-streaming, satellite broadcasting, radio, television and YouTube to ensure transparent coverage of Kenyan deputy president William Ruto’s trial is publicly available. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Potraz releases frequency draft
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has released the Zimbabwe National Frequency Allocation Plan (ZNFAP) draft, showing the expected frequency resources for the coming years. → Read more
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Tue, September 10th, 10:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
Lack of debate an obstacle to effective African domain progress – ICANN
The lack of digital market community involvement in Africa is hampering its growth and competence on a global scale, according to the International Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 19:30 · Richard Cutcher
Ghana government to spend US$95 million on digital migration
The Ghanaian cabinet has approved the spending of US$95 million on its digital migration programme. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 19:00 · Nick Sato
Cameroon government shuts down 11 media outlets ahead of elections
The National Communications Council of Cameroon has closed down 11 media outlets in the country over what it describes as disrespect of ethics and professionalism by the outlets ahead of elections at the end of the month. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 18:30 · Nanine Steenkamp
ICANN looking to leverage African engagement
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is looking to expand its African engagement, launching new events, awards and opportunities on the continent. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 18:00 · Kamau Mbote
TechCamp kicks off in Nairobi
TechCamp has pitched camp at the 88mph office in Nairobi, Kenya, discussing how health services can be transformed using technology under the theme ‘Transforming Health in the Silicon Savannah’, → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 16:00 · Tom Jackson
Moody’s downgrades SANRAL over e-tolling
Credit rating agency Moody’s has downgraded the South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) long-term issuer ratings over a fall in cash flow related to the controversial e-tolling project. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 15:30 · Nick Sato
AMN in $550m African network upgrade
Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has announced it is to invest US$550 million in building mobile network infrastructure for operators throughout Sub-Saharan Africa over the next three years. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 12:30 · Nick Sato
Airtel Kenya makes tariff related to Airtel Money permanent
Airtel Kenya has made permanent its initial tariff offer that allowed subscribers who use mobile money to call all networks for KSh2. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 12:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria to raise $2bn from digital migration spectrum
Edward Amana, chairman of the Presidential Committee on the Transition from Analogue to Digital Broadcasting (DigiTeam), has announced the readiness of the Nigerian government to raise more than US$2 billion by auctioning unused mobile broadband spectrum. → Read more
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Mon, September 9th, 11:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
African ministers seal internet deal
Ministers from six African countries have come to an agreement to accelerate broadband access across Sub-Saharan Africa. → Read more
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Sat, September 7th, 12:00 · Susan Mwenesi
Mobile penetration in Kenya to decrease after VAT Bill – Nokia
Less Kenyans will buy mobiles following the implementation of the VAT bill, according to Bruce Howes, Nokia East Africa general manager. → Read more
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Fri, September 6th, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
e-tolling a threat to democracy – Richard Stallman
Software freedom founder and activist Richard Stallman has encouraged South Africans to take a stand against e-tolling, as it posed a threat to people’s privacy. → Read more
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