Policy, Page 81
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Tue, July 30th, 11:30 · Susan Mwenesi
COFEK returns to court on digital migration case
The Consumer Federation of Kenya (COFEK) has instructed its lawyers to file a new application that will rescind their earlier decision to withdraw their case seeking to delay the digital migration. → Read more
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Tue, July 30th, 10:33 · Brandon Gregory
All companies should comply with payment card data security – Hutton
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) compliance is a problem businesses of all sizes should prioritise given the rise in fraud and cybercrime, said Perry Hutton, regional director of Fortinet in Africa. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 13:37 · Brandon Gregory
DA’s Jack Bloom will scrap e-tolling in Gauteng if elected
Should the Democratic Alliance (DA) win the Gauteng province in the 2014 elections, a possible premier candidate, Jack Bloom, will scrap the controversial e-tolling system in the province. → Read more
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Mon, July 29th, 10:25 · Nick Sato
Science, technology and innovation the PAU focus for East Africa
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of US$45 million to support the creation of a Pan African University (PAU) which consist of five pan African institutes. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 12:35 · Nick Sato
SAP Skills for Africa programme launched In Kenya
Kenya’s Ministry of Information Communications and Technology through Kenya ICT Board, SAP and Multi Media University have partnered to launch an ICT skills training programme to enhance employability for graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 08:38 · Brandon Gregory
Cash strapped SANRAL another reason to scrap e-tolling – Ollis
The financial woes of the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is another reason to scrap e-tolling in Gauteng, according to Ian Ollis, shadow minister of transport for the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 06:39 · Nick Sato
Kenya Ports Authority implements full IT structure
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has implemented its anticipated full IT structure that seeks to capitalise on its growth through the port of Mombasa. → Read more
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Fri, July 26th, 06:28 · Susan Mwenesi
Ugandan unregistered SIM cards to be switch off next month
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) is preparing to switch off all SIM cards not registered by August 31, months after the initial deadline which had been set for March 2013. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:44 · Brandon Gregory
Desmond Tutu laughs at smart ID card
South Africa’s archbishop Desmond Tutu was presented with his new smart ID card outside the Desmond and Leah Tutu Legacy foundation in Cape Town yesterday. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 15:08 · Kamau Mbote
Kenya’s Postal Corporation to focus on ICT in revenue boost
The Postal Corporation of Kenya has put ICT infrastructure upgrades at the centre of its 2013 to 2016 corporate strategic plan as it looks to triple its revenue. → Read more
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Thu, July 25th, 10:35 · Brandon Gregory
SANRAL strapped for cash
The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL), the state owned company behind the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng, has said it is running out of money. → Read more
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Wed, July 24th, 14:00 · Paul Adepoju
Nigeria’s new e-voting platform stalls legislative proceedings
Nigerian lawmakers could not vote yesterday after problems with the new electronic voting platform in the House of Representatives that was installed by the Nigerian Communications Satellite Limited (NigComSat). → Read more
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Wed, July 24th, 12:46 · Nick Sato
Kenya’s broadband strategy asks for ten fold increase for ICT budget
Kenya's ICT sector is gearing up for massive reforms following the launch of the National Broadband Strategy (NBS), which is seeking to increase ICTs to 5 per cent of the national budget. → Read more
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Wed, July 24th, 10:01 · Brandon Gregory
DA receives written confirmation on Pule investigation – Shinn
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has received written confirmation from Anwa Dramat, lieutenant and director of the Hawks crime unit conducting investigations into alleged corruption by Dina Pule, South Africa’s former minister of communications. → Read more
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Tue, July 23rd, 11:24 · Brandon Gregory
SA Catholic Bishops start online petition against e-tolling
The Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference’s Peace and Justice department has launched an online petition against e-tolling in South Africa through the popular petition site, Avaaz.org. → Read more
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Tue, July 23rd, 09:52 · Paul Adepoju
Nigerian wind turbine technology among beneficiaries of government grant
Nigeria’s science and technology minister, Ita Okon Bassey Ewa, has handed over cheques to 29 beneficiaries of the NGN18 million (US$112,000) financial grant presented by the Presidential Standing Committee on Inventions and Innovations (PSCII). → Read more
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Tue, July 23rd, 09:06 · Nanine Steenkamp
Solidarity members discussing Telkom strike
South African union Solidarity will be meeting with its members today (Tuesday) to discuss the possibility of industrial action, following rejection of a Telkom wage mandate. → Read more
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Tue, July 23rd, 08:21 · Kamau Mbote
KRA introduces excise tax on all money transfers
Kenya’s financial institutions will now pay 10 per cent excise duty on all money transfers similar to the tax imposed on all mobile money transactions last year. → Read more
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Mon, July 22nd, 14:23 · Nick Sato
Zuku partners with Kenya Rugby Union
Kenya’s pay TV provider Zuku has announced an exclusive broadcast partnership with Kenya Rugby Union (KRU) to air all local rugby matches. → Read more
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Mon, July 22nd, 12:52 · Brandon Gregory
Dina Pule docket not missing – Hawks
Claims pertaining to the missing docket regarding the investigation into alleged corruption by Dina Pule, South Africa’s former minister of communications, has been denied by Hawks, the anti-corruption unit. → Read more
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