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Policy, Page 92

Wed, May 15th, 10:21 · Paul Adepoju

Cancel MasterCard national ID card contract, Nigerian govenment told

A local content advocacy initiative has advised the Nigerian government to cancel the national identity cards contract awarded to MasterCard, stating it is against the promotion of local content development and puts national security at risk. → Read more
Tue, May 14th, 14:28 · Paul Adepoju

Etisalat clears air on Saka saga and may port him back

Etisalat Nigeria has wished their former ambassador and actor all the best and described him as “not our slave” after he appeared promoting their rivals MTN in an advert. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 15:42 · Richard Cutcher

Let entrepreneurs in and drop exchange controls – DA

The South African government must back-up its encouraging words on making it easier for entrepreneurs and foreign investors to move to the country, according to opposition finance spokesperson Tim Harris MP. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 13:30 · Brandon Gregory

SABC requests ZAR7.3 billion from communications minister

The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said today it has requested ZAR7.3 billion (US$770.3 million) from Dina Pule, communications minister, and expects the funds to be paid out over the course of the next three years. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 10:31 · Richard Cutcher

Pule and DoC hit back at Sunday Times

The war of words between South Africa’s Department of Communications (DoC) and the Sunday Times has intensified again after a spokesperson slammed the paper for distorting information. → Read more
Mon, May 13th, 07:25 · Richard Cutcher

Public spends ZAR700,000 on SA minister’s romantic vacation

The Sunday Times claims to have produced fresh evidence that will prove South Africa’s communications minister Dina Pule is lying regarding her relationship with Phosane Mngqibisa. → Read more
Fri, May 10th, 15:50 · Richard Cutcher

Pule did not apologise to Sunday Times

Dina Pule has “no intention” of apologising to the Sunday Times and denies claims she did last week, according to a statement by the Department of Communications. → Read more
Fri, May 10th, 09:57 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA Smart Card IDs to arrive in July

The South African Minister of Home Affairs, Naledi Pandor, announced the arrival of smart card identification documents (IDs) for the country by July this year in her budget speech on Thursday, May 9. → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 15:32 · Brandon Gregory

OUTA: SANRAL attempting to exempt itself from the NCA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) revealed yesterday (Thursday) the South African Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) is attempting to exempt itself from the National Credit Act (NCA). → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 15:27 · Nanine Steenkamp

NIMC to issue 13 million Smart Cards

National Identity Smart Cards will soon be issued to 13 million Nigerians to replace traditional identification documents (IDs). → Read more
Thu, May 9th, 11:45 · Mercy Makumi

Paul Kukubo outlines priorities for Kenya’s tech scene

Paul Kukubo, the chief executive of the Kenya ICT Board, revealed what he believes are the priorities for Kenya”s technology sector at today’s IBM Innovation Centre launch, as he prepares to leave his position in a month. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 14:43 · Richard Cutcher

E-toll debate an utter disgrace – DA

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has slammed the manner in which today’s South African e-tolling bill discussion was managed and said the proper legislative process was not followed. → Read more
Tue, May 7th, 12:45 · Mercy Makumi

East Africa single tourist visa held back by poor tech infrastructure

The plan to have a single East Africa Community (EAC) tourist visa has been delayed because of a lack of sophisticated ICT equipments. → Read more
Mon, May 6th, 10:32 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA approves new ICT map

The South African cabinet has approved a new road map with the purpose of promoting and strengthening the development of research, development and innovation (RDI) on information communication level. → Read more
Mon, May 6th, 09:17 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria and China increase technology and skills links

A skills and technology transfer Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed by the Nigerian government with the Sanshui District Bureau of Economy, Science and Technology Development Promotion in China. → Read more
Mon, May 6th, 07:52 · Richard Cutcher

Police begin Pule investigation

The South African Police Services (SAPS) will investigate allegations of corruption against Dina Pule as pressure continues to mount on the troubled communications minister. → Read more
Sun, May 5th, 09:44 · Tom Jackson

Pule apologises to Sunday Times, paper alleges more lies

South African communications minister Dina Pule has sent a lawyer to apologise to The Sunday Times, according to the paper, which has also published what it claims is further evidence of the minister’s wrongdoing. → Read more
Fri, May 3rd, 13:01 · Brandon Gregory

E-tolling may be endorsed by NCOP committee next week

A parliamentary committee on public services meeting of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) may result in the adoption of the Transport Laws and Related Matters Amendment Bill on Tuesday. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 12:22 · Gabriella Mulligan

Failure to digitise holding back Kenyan economy – Ndemo

Kenya’s previous government should have digitised every registry, with the failure to do so now holding back the economy, according to Dr Bitange Ndemo, the outgoing permanent secretary at the ex-Ministry of Information and Communication. → Read more
Thu, May 2nd, 09:14 · Richard Cutcher

African countries should be wary of relying on international tech – minister

A Ghanaian minister has warned technology from outside Africa is gradually threatening businesses on the continent, with the situation needing to be corrected “in the larger interest of mankind”. → Read more