The High Court in Kampala has ordered Airtel Uganda to pay general damages of $180,000 (about 670M) to Jamaican singer Garfield Spence alias Konshens for copyright infringement. In the case filed in 2015, the singer had claimed that Airtel, alongside Onmobile Global Limited and Mtech Limited, distributed his songs without his consent, and refused to […]
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The Ministry of Interior in a press release dated Wednesday, 23 August indicated that State Central Prison, Mile 2 has digital records and well-equipped clinic facilities as part of ongoing reforms. The release said the Ministry wishes to clarify that contrary to reports in sections of the media, the Gambia Government remains firmly committed to […]
Nakuru — Kenya has reached agreements with global digital platforms on the monetization of content. President William Ruto said Youtube, X.com (formerly Twitter) and Facebook have agreed to push for revenue earning from content created by the youth. He noted that the Government has engaged the leadership of the said firms with the aim of […]
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Nairobi — TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew has committed to play part in a joint working team with Kenyan authorities to moderate content on its platform. Shou made the commitment Thursday when he held talks with President William Ruto. He has also committed to have TikTok set up an office in Nairobi to coordinate its […]
Local SIM-cards manufacturing market now valued at N55 billion, after one year of ban on importation of whole body SIM cards in the ICT sector, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has disclosed. Recall that the ban on importation of whole body SIM cards was announced at the maiden edition of the Nigerian Telecommunications Indigenous Content […]
Nakuru — President William Ruto is set to hold talks with Tiktok global Chief Executive officer (CEO) Shou Zi Chew on the moderation of content in Kenya. Speaking during the Kenya Music Festival Winners’ State concert that brought about 130,000 people in Nakuru, President Ruto noted that there is need to commercialize growing talents through […]
Google has unveiled the ‘Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First,’ as the effort to fast-track the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Africa continues. Google for Startups Accelerator: AI First is an initiative aimed at supporting African startups looking to use Artificial intelligence to solve local challenges. The programme recognises the transformative role that AI […]
Kampala, Uganda — Top government officials and executives at Uganda Telecommunications Corporation Limited have promised their clients a reliable voice, data, and related services following a rebranding exercise. According to the company’s Chief Operating Officer, Maggie Lutwama, the rebranding exercise involved having a new logo and tagline (your network our pride). She said the icon […]
ARUSHA : TANZANIA Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has emerged one of the top government institutions in the country in outstanding contributions to the national treasury by June 2023. TCRA received the recognition certificates at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC), where Chief Executive Officers and Board Chairpersons of government entities convened for a working meeting […]
In a significant move towards promoting tech inclusivity, the Kaduna state government, in collaboration with Google, has announced a pioneering initiative to train 5,000 women and girls in data science, artificial intelligence, and entrepreneurial application of digital technologies. This initiative is part of a broader skills development programme that is supported by Google.org and it […]
Deputy President Mashatile Was in VIP Convoy but Did Not Witness Assault, Says Police Minister Deputy President Paul Mashatile only realized when he got home that two cars from his motorcade were missing, and he did not know what had happened, according to Police Minister Bheki Cele, who spoke to the Portfolio Committee on […]
Uganda Airlines, the national carrier, has taken a significant leap into the digital age with the official launch of its mobile app. The event, graced by aviation enthusiasts, stakeholders, and the media, showcased the airline’s unwavering commitment to elevating the passenger experience through modern technology. The launch event, which took place in the heart of […]
Nairobi — Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale says he is opposed to a motion seeking tiktok ban in the country that has been tabled in the National Assembly. In a post shared on his official X app account, Khalwale stated that such action is not viable. “So somebody wants Parliament to ban Tiktok? A fat waste […]
All cyber security service providers and professionals in the country are expected to register for license and accreditation from the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) by September 30 this year. Failure to do so, according to Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako, Director-General of CSA, would result in the imposition of administrative penalties and possible prosecution. Additionally, he said, […]
A cross section of Kenyans have called not to ban social media platform Tiktok following a petition tabled in parliament. Those who spoke to Capital FM News Wednesday argued that the government should instead put in a place a regulatory framework to govern the platform especially on explicit content. They further observed that the social […]
Nairobi — A petition seeking to ban TikTok in Kenya has been tabled in Parliament. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula says it cites explicit content and lack of privacy among others. “The content that is being shared on the platform is inappropriate thus promoting violence, explicit sexual content, hate speech, vulgar language, offensive […]
IN SHORT: An NIMC correction portal circulating on Whatsapp and Facebook is fake, modification of ID data can only be done at the National Identification Number (NIN) enrolment centres. “NIMIC CORRECTION PORTAL IS OPEN,” begins a message circulating on Facebook and WhatsApp in Nigeria. Nigeria’s National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) is a federal government organisation […]