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Thu, March 28th, 09:24 · Paul Adepoju

NITDA promotes sustainable and secure online transactions in Nigeria with PKI

Nigeria’s National Information and Technology Development Agency (NITDA) has announced its readiness to introduce Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) in order to enhance the security of online transactions and to sustain the platforms. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 09:02 · Paul Adepoju

Cross industry group formed to domesticate ICT products and services

A multi-sectorial partnership initiative, Nigeria Content Advocacy Initiative (NiCADI), has been formed by various players in Nigeria’s ICT sector with the goal of domesticating the nation’s products and services. → Read more
Thu, March 28th, 08:44 · Elly Okutoyi

Electronic voter registration takes centre stage in day one of Kenya’s Presidential petition

Kenya’s electoral body, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), has been accused by the prime minister, Raila Odinga, of failing to utilize proper technologies in the general elections as the petition hearings began yesterday. → Read more
Wed, March 27th, 12:09 · Brandon Gregory

Shinn writes in detail to SABC interim board chairperson

Marian Shinn, the shadow minister of communications has written an open letter to Zandile Tshabalala, the new chairperson of the recently established South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) interim board, to offer advice. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 15:45 · Brandon Gregory

DA to fight “tooth and nail” against toll roads in the Western Cape

Ivan Meyer, a leader for the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Western Cape, has said they “will fight toll roads in the Western Cape like we are fighting them in Gauteng”. → Read more
Tue, March 26th, 10:25 · Brandon Gregory

DoC “astounded” by Sunday Times’ “extraordinary attack” on communications minister

The Department of Communications (DoC) have defended Dina Pule, communications minister, from the allegations made against her in a recent Sunday Times report and she is set to take the matter to the press ombudsman. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 15:35 · Brandon Gregory

Sanral denies Western Cape e-toll implementation by April

The South African Roads National Agency (Sanral) has said it is not ready to begin the N1-N2 Winelands toll highway project in April in the Western Cape, while another report indicates the concession contract process was postponed to June 1. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 13:11 · Nanine Steenkamp

US to outlaw Google Glass drivers

Wearing Google Glasses on the road is expected to be made illegal as West Virginia, United States, is in the process of establishing a law to prohibit the use of head computing devices while driving. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 11:12 · Brandon Gregory

Second phase for SA’s Gauteng e-tolls plan denied

Claims by Jack Bloom, Democratic Alliance (DA) Gauteng caucus leader, indicating motorists in the province will face more tolled highways as the second phase of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) were given the greenlight, have been denied. → Read more
Mon, March 25th, 05:30 · Richard Cutcher

Pressure on Pule and boyfriend builds

Dina Pule, South Africa’s communications minister, has been accused of nepotism after allegations emerged her boyfriend was behind appointments at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 15:51 · Brandon Gregory

Botswana turns to ITU for cyber-security framework

The Botswana government has requested the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to develop a cyber-security framework on a national scale. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 12:47 · Brandon Gregory

Environmental advocacy groups plan counter BRICS summit

In response to next weeks BRICS Summit, the Environmental advocacy groups are planning a counter summit called “BRICS-from-Below” out of concern for African resources. → Read more
Fri, March 22nd, 08:15 · Paul Adepoju

Nigeria inaugurates toll-free child helpline steering group

Omobola Johnson, the Nigerian communications minister, has created a group tasked with setting up a toll-free line that children in crises and victims of abuse can call. → Read more
Thu, March 21st, 13:57 · Gabriella Mulligan

ICC is an e-institution

The International Criminal Court (ICC) sees itself as an “e-institution”, and is developing an ICT strategy to further the technological presence of the court. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 17:00 · Richard Cutcher

DoC has “no sense of urgency” – Shinn

Marian Shinn, the Democratic Alliance’s shadow minister of communications, has told HumanIPO she wants the Department of Communications’ focus narrowed so it can concentrate on the big issues obstructing the country’s growth. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 15:48 · Brandon Gregory

Sanral to implement e-tolling in the Western Cape

The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) has decided to bring the controversial e-tolling system to the Western Cape province, despite protests against it in Gauteng province. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 13:47 · Elly Okutoyi

Four people identified for prosecution over social media hate speech

Kenya’s National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has disclosed they are in the final stages of investigating four individuals for social media hate speech and incitement, before instituting the prosecution process. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 12:07 · Tom Jackson

Telkom fixed line monopoly must end to boost economy

Telkom’s “monopoly” on fixed line internet in South Africa must end in order to support small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and boost economic growth in the country. → Read more
Wed, March 20th, 12:04 · Brandon Gregory

Mwasa: SABC must be free of political interference

The Media Workers’ Association of South Africa (Mwasa) today said the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) must be free from political interference. → Read more
Tue, March 19th, 15:28 · Brandon Gregory

Zuma: BRICS will contribute to youth development

The South African president Jacob Zuma said yesterday the BRICS summit in Durban will contribute towards youth development in the country. → Read more