As police and prosecutors test new legislation, what are the challenges of using digital evidence? In one of the first cases of its kind, South Africa’s 2020 Cybercrimes Act has been put to the test to secure a conviction of incitement based on WhatsApp evidence. It is a major step forward in the use of […]
As Rwanda seeks to add over 200 e-services to Irembo — an online portal that serves as a gateway to different government services — by mid-next year, at least five million Rwandans need digital literacy to be able to use the platform, according to the Ministry of ICT and Innovation. Yves Iradukunda, the Permanent Secretary […]
Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with International Telecommunication Union (ITU) — has concluded three sessions of trainings on child online protection (COP) strategy with a general call on parents and teachers to closely monitor their children’s use of technology to spot possible signs of online abuse. The trainings, held in in Lilongwe, […]
DODOMA: IN a bid to ensure that Tanzania remains at the forefront of the digital era, the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has reiterated its commitment to fulfilling its mandate by focusing on enhancing and advancing the digital revolution, digital literacy and inclusion. Marking the 46th anniversary of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) recently, TCRA […]