Policy, Page 86
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Tue, June 25th, 15:13 · Brandon Gregory
OUTA raises concerns over GFIP collusion fines
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has welcomed the Competition Commission’s decision to fine 15 construction groups a collective ZAR1.4 billion (US$140 million) for the settling of a multi year investigation into bid rigging, but raised concerns over the leniency of the fines. → Read more
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Tue, June 25th, 08:34 · Brandon Gregory
COSATU calls for investigation into e-tolling procurement process
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) and other civil society groups have called for an independent investigation into the procurement process which ultimately led to the controversial e-tolling system in Gauteng. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 19:53 · Richard Cutcher
DoC to appeal Press Ombudsman decision
South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) has slammed the Press Ombudsman for throwing out its three complaints against the Sunday Times, saying it will appeal the decision. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 12:27 · Tom Jackson
DA raises further questions over MTN-Iran case
South African opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA) has called for the investigation into the conduct of former ambassador to Iran Yusuf Saloojee with regard to the now-concluded court case between MTN and Turkcell. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 11:06 · Paul Adepoju
Cashless policy can help reduce fraud in Nigeria
Tunde Lemo, deputy governor of operations at the Central Bank of Nigeria, has said the bank is committed to tackling challenges posed by electronic fraud as it plans to introduce the cashless policy in more states from July 1. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 09:27 · Mercy Makumi
Dar es Salaam port goes Digital
The Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) has automated its billing system as it looks to move towards paperless operations in a bid to improve revenue collection. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:49 · Brandon Gregory
COSATU protests against e-tolling today in Gauteng
The Congress of South African Trade Unions will today protest against e-tolling in Gauteng, South Africa, in the form of a motorcade. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:26 · Mercy Makumi
Paynet introduces smart cards for Kenyan game park fees
East Africa firm Paynet Group in partnership with Earthview Management has announced the introduction of an efficient park entry fee payment solution and smart cards which will ensure efficiency in Kenyan park revenue collections. → Read more
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Mon, June 24th, 08:20 · Richard Cutcher
Press Ombudsman throws out Pule’s complaints
South Africa’s Press Ombudsman has thrown out communications minister Dina Pule’s complaints against the Sunday Times newspaper, saying there was “no trace of evidence” the paper was colluding with opposition party the Democratic Alliance (DA). → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 13:35 · Mercy Makumi
Mobile operators in Tanzania decry increased duty
Mobile operators in Tanzania have slammed the government’s decision to impose a 14.5 per cent excise duty on their services, claiming it will neither boost internet penetration or attract new users. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:58 · Richard Cutcher
Germany supports Ghana’s e-zwich
The German government is providing EUR8 million (US$10.6 million) to boost Ghana’s ambitious e-zwich programme, which creates a common platform for all banking and financial institutions. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 12:48 · Tom Jackson
E-tolling to increase SA’s debt – OUTA
The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has said the level of debt in South Africa makes e-tolling an impractical solution to paying for new roads. → Read more
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Fri, June 21st, 11:27 · Igor Hobotov
CCK hikes broadcast licence fees
The Communications Commission of Kenya (CCK) has revised its prices for broadcasting frequencies, meaning broadcasters will be required to dig deeper into their pockets for licences. → Read more
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Thu, June 20th, 08:39 · Brandon Gregory
SAHRC to assess legal implications of CCTV in prisons
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will assess the legal implications of the installation of CCTV cameras in South African prisons. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 14:55 · Martin Cheruiyot
Kenyan parents association opposes computer project
The Kenya National Association of Parents (KNAP) has rejected the government’s allocation of Sh53.2 billion (US$620.4 million) in last week’s budget to provide free laptops to public primary school pupils. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 12:49 · Mercy Makumi
Kenya to invest in ultra-modern weighbridges
The Kenyan government has contracted weighbridge specialists SGS on its plan to construct new facilities and operations for the country’s eight weighbridges. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 10:17 · Nick Sato
MP threatens amendment to Kenya’s laptop policy
Kenyan Members of Parliament (MPs) could join teachers in supporting the slashing of the proposed KSh53.2 billion (US$620.4 million) budget for free laptops for pupils, if the government fails to cater for the teachers' allowances. → Read more
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Wed, June 19th, 09:10 · Igor Hobotov
Broadband penetration at centre of Nigerian ICT stakeholder forum tomorrow
Nigeria’s Ministry of Communication Technology will hold the third stakeholders forum in Lagos tomorrow with the theme “Connected for Growth”, as it looks to speed up its broadband penetration plans. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 15:20 · Igor Hobotov
Rwanda eyes all round transformation through Smart Rwanda Days
The Rwandan government has started a citizen-centred initiative that will spearhead social and economic development through the power of ICT. → Read more
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Tue, June 18th, 13:46 · Igor Hobotov
Online company registration now possible in Uganda
Uganda has launched a web-based platform for business registration, following Kenya in allowing companies to avoid more bureaucratic procedures. → Read more
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