Governance
GOtv, StarTimes could face another Kenyan lawsuit
Consumer Federation of Kenya (Cofek) says TV viewers are not getting what they paid for.
Somalia awards e-passport, national ID card contracts
Initiative set to help return “law and order” to the country, says company awarded with contract.
Zambia’s President Michael Sata rejects online media freedom
Draft constitution, which has clauses to protect media, fails to be adopted.
African Union launches Swaziland IXP
Facility expected to help boost routing of intra-country internet traffic.
Zambian state broadcaster ‘ready’ for digital migration
But the country has not awarded a tender on the matter while policy is up in the air.
Kenya plans digital registration amid al Shabaab threat
Country’s deputy president William Ruto plans wants to curb terrorist attacks.
Zambia seeks strangling online media
Government starts drafting policy in a move that threatens free speech in the country.
Kenyan digital distributors ordered to stop broadcasting channels
Likes of MultiChoice’s GOtv may no longer broadcast Citizen TV and Kenya Television Network.
Botswana seeks curbing telecom overcharging
Government to audit whether or not phone companies are charging for unanswered calls.
Nairobi city turns to e-payments to cut long queues
Online payment gateway JamboPay wins its biggest contract yet.
‘Africa’s e-learning equipment must be exempt from tax’
Call made by high level politicians and leaders at the fifth EU-Africa Business Forum.
