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Fri, April 19th, 11:51 · Igor Hobotov

Kenyan government must train teachers in ICT – parents union

The government must train teachers in ICT before it introduces its free laptop programmes, according to the Kenya National Association of Parents, with over 85 per cent of Kenyan teachers not computer literate. → Read more
Fri, April 19th, 08:17 · Paul Adepoju

LTA launches IGM project, senator urges authority to steer clear of politics

The Liberia Telecommunication Authority (LTA) has been advised to remain fair and stay away from politics as it carries out its duties in order to deter prospective investors interested in the sector. → Read more
Fri, April 19th, 08:05 · Paul Adepoju

Lagos Computer Village generates US$2 billion annually, ministry to harness skills of operators

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has revealed that the popular computer village in Lagos injects around US$2 billion (NGN300 billion) into the Nigerian economy every year. → Read more
Thu, April 18th, 08:48 · Richard Cutcher

Evidence mounting against Pule

More than 2,000 pages of evidence allegedly supporting corruption accusations against South Africa communications minister Dina Pule have been submitted to parliament’s ethics committee. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 15:45 · Brandon Gregory

DA reveals “truth” about Cosatu’s opposition to e-tolling Western Cape

Following Tony Ehrenreich's statement that he cannot remember the African National Congress (ANC) Cape Town caucus voting against the opposition of e-tolling in the province, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has hit back with proof. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 13:51 · Brandon Gregory

SANRAL believes e-tolling in Western Cape will create jobs

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) has said the N1 and N2 e-toll plan for the Western Cape will create approximately 5,000 jobs. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 11:42 · Nanine Steenkamp

Time ripe for African investments in post-conflict countries, World Bank believes

The World Bank’s political risk guarantee agency has launched a new insurance facility, hoping to attract more investments from abroad in post-conflict territories, including in Africa. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 09:27 · Tom Jackson

Tanzania to adopt BVR

The Tanzanian National Electoral Commission (NEC) has confirmed biometric voter registration (BVR) will be adopted for the 2015 general election, making it the latest African country to adopt the system. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 09:07 · Paul Adepoju

Minister launches Nigerian government service portal in Abuja

Omobola Johnson, Nigeria’s communication technology minister, has officially launched the Nigerian government service portal in Abuja as part of the ministry’s bid to get “government online’’. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 08:26 · Richard Cutcher

Microsoft teams up with Ghana to provide national data centre

Microsoft has partnered with Ghana’s National Information Technology Agency (NITA) to create a national data centre for public administration. → Read more
Wed, April 17th, 07:54 · Paul Adepoju

Nigerian Stakeholders task NCC with toll-free three-digit emergency line launch

A call has been made for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to urgently launch a toll-free emergency line to aid in the fight against insecurity in Nigeria. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 14:29 · Kamau Mbote

Uhuru pledges legislation for tech sector in Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta has said the development of Kenya must be driven by technology, by creating a business climate that “encourages innovation, investment and growth”. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 14:23 · Brandon Gregory

Unlikely political agreement against Western Cape e-tolls

Politicians in the Western Cape have united under an unlikely agreement to oppose the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) plan to implement the controversial e-tolling in the province. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 14:21 · Tom Jackson

Rwandan ICT bill in final stages

The draft Rwandan Information Communication Technology Bill is due for tabling in front of a plenary session for deliberation and a vote on implementation. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 12:19 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria can develop through science and tech – expert

An expert has advised the Nigerian government to turn to science and technology to achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 11:38 · Nanine Steenkamp

SA education system has its head in the sand, claims parent

A South African parent has expressed his concern that the lack of IT education in the country could prevent his coding expert son from pursuing his dream. → Read more
Tue, April 16th, 10:17 · Brandon Gregory

SA’s Western Cape e-tolls to affect Khayelitsha and Mitchells Plain the most

Ivan Meyer, Democratic Alliance (DA) leader in the Western Cape, has said residents in Khayelitsha and Mitchell’s Plain will be most affected by South African National Roads Agency Limited’s (SANRAL) tolling in the province. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 09:15 · Tom Jackson

NGB withholds online gambling winnings, SA man to sue

The National Gambling Board (NGB) has withheld money won by a South African man through online gambling, prompting the man to take legal action against the board. → Read more
Mon, April 15th, 07:43 · Tom Jackson

SANRAL not ready to launch e-tolling – OUTA

The Opposition to Urban Tolling Alliance (OUTA) has thrown doubt on the readiness of the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) to commence e-tolling on Gauteng roads in two months. → Read more
Fri, April 12th, 09:51 · Nanine Steenkamp

Tech key in urban growth of Accra

Technology is key to transformation in the urban system of Accra, Ghana, deemed one of the world’s fastest growing economies, a recent report by IBM said. → Read more