Policy, Page 76
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Mon, August 26th, 15:00 · Jack Barton
FEATURE : The potential impact of proactive policy on techpreneurship
Research from the United States suggests government policy to promote tech startups could stimulate employment and GDP, but the model may be not be so clear when applied to African economies. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 13:00 · Paul Adepoju
NCCT sets deadline for gov.ng switch, recommends state ICT ministries
The Nigerian National Council on Communication Technology (NCCT) has suggested August 18 next year as the deadline for the switch to the gov.ng domain name, while also recommending the establishment of a ministry of communication technology in every state. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
EFF opposes e-tolling, OUTA cautions against damaging property
South Africa’s newly established political party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), has expressed its opposition to e-tolling, according to the Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA), which has cautioned against the destruction of e-tolling equipment. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 11:20 · Nick Sato
Kenyans in diaspora to enjoy government services via virtual online platform
A web portal will be unveiled next month to allow Kenyans in the diaspora to access government services online, enabling them to interact with the government on a regular basis on issues affecting them. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 10:20 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian ICT fastest growing sector, can do better – Johnson
Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has said despite the ICT’s sector positive contribution to the country’s economy it can still do more to create jobs and wealth. → Read more
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Mon, August 26th, 10:00 · Kamau Mbote
Kenya to host Africa internet governance forum in September
Kenya will host the Africa Internet Governance Forum (IGF) next month in partnership with the Internet Society. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 20:00 · Brandon Gregory
Gauteng e-learning solution to cost $215m
The Gauteng Provincial Government’s (GPG) Department of Education has revealed its e-learning solution, which includes free tablets for schools in the province, will cost ZAR2.2 billion (US$215.072 million). → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 19:00 · Jack Barton
South Africa “lagging far, far behind” on broadband – Carrim
In terms of broadband accessibility South Africa has been overtaken by competitors of a similar socio-economic status, according to communications minister Yunus Carrim. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
Another executive quits MTN
The general manager for MTN’s retail channel Eleanor Potter has reportedly resigned over a ZAR120 million (US$11.7 million) tender irregularity and the launch of substandard data modems onto the market. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 12:00 · Brandon Gregory
ANC wants DA MP off ethics committee over social media action
Stone Sizani, the African National Congress’ (ANC) new chief whip, has written to the South African parliamentary speaker’s office requesting Dianne Kohler Barnard, the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) shadow minister of police and member of parliament (MP), be investigated and removed from the ethics committee. → Read more
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Fri, August 23rd, 10:40 · Jack Barton
South African customs modernised
The South African Department of Finance has introduced a modernised customs system aimed at reducing costs and encouraging regional trade. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 20:00 · Nanine Steenkamp
Econet resists reversing rate reduction
Zimbabwe-based Econet Wireless has spoken out against demands by the country’s regulator to withdraw its lower tariff offering, accusing it of being over-involved. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 18:30 · Kamau Mbote
Dimension Data’s bid for AccessKenya now unconditional
South African ICT giant Dimension Data has announced its offer for Kenyan internet service provider (ISP) AccessKenya is now unconditional, with all the requirements satisfied. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 18:00 · Brandon Gregory
Department of Basic Education fails to meet all ICT goals
Only 4,195 (17 per cent) of South Africa’s 24,453 schools are connected to ICT for teaching and learning purposes, revealed during a recent Basic Education Portfolio Committee meeting. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 17:30 · Nick Sato
OPINION: Kenyan tourism biggest casualty in Masai Mara e-ticketing row
The Masai Mara Game Reserve is widely considered to be Africa’s greatest wildlife reserve. Yet today a dark cloud hangs over the operations and management of the park which threatens to have a negative impact on Kenya’s economy. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 17:00 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA questions SANRAL over “political fray”
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has criticised a statement by Vusi Mona, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) spokesperson, which attacks the Democratic Alliance (DA) for using e-tolling for political gain, accusing the state-owned company of engaging in politics itself. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 16:30 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian regulators should be merged – stakeholders
ICT stakeholders are urging the Nigerian government to effect the proposed merger of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 16:00 · Jack Barton
City of Johannesburg claims it was “maliciously hacked”
The municipal government of Johannesburg has sent out mixed statements in response to a massive security breach in its e-payments system. → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 15:20 · Paul Adepoju
Lagos residents prefer new card payment system on BRT buses – LAMATA
Many residents of Nigeria’s commercial capital Lagos are opting for the recently introduced LagosConnect card over conventional methods of paying for transport services, according to the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). → Read more
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Thu, August 22nd, 14:40 · Nanine Steenkamp
Potraz explains its Econet threats
The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has explained regulations on lowering mobile rates and offering promotions, following demands local operator Econet stop its promotions. → Read more
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