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Fwd: Facebook's Privacy Problems
by Ali Hussein 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Listers Worth a read. > > > FOLLOW SUBSCRIBE ANON TIP > > September 13, 2016 > > > > A few weeks ago, a disturbing article by Kashmir Hill at digital media site Fusion prompted me to remove my phone number from my Facebook account. The article describes the way Facebook may be using your phone’s address book to recommend new friends to other users. > > Like many well-meaning tech product features, this seems innocent enough—until you encounter examples where it’s not. In this case, Facebook was recommending a psychiatrist’s patients add one another as friends, possibly because they all had the psychiatrist’s phone number as a contact, even though none of them were even friends with her on Facebook. > > Since I’ve removed my phone number, every single time I open the Facebook app on my smartphone, I get a message asking me to add it back for security purposes. (In fine print—to find friends and get alerts too!) I can’t permanently opt out. I will continue to get this prompt until Facebook badgers me enough that I give up and add it back. It’s a grim reminder that with all the amazing, wonderful, free web products we can’t live without, we’re choosing convenience over privacy, every single day. > > Yesterday Facebook announced that its Messenger app (remember, the thing the company made 1 billion of us begrudgingly download?) now accepts payments. It seems innocent enough. Lots of people have already given Facebook Messenger their debit card information to send and receive money with their contacts. Why wouldn’t they want to conveniently pay for things like flights and button-up shirts through a seamless, easy-to-use app? > > Still, I was reminded of badgering prompts to add my phone number back. Once Facebook has our payment information and purchase history, hold onto your hats. The privacy landmines seem obvious and plentiful. I want to believe the company will be responsible with this information. But there are already so many other examples where it’s not. > > Erin Griffith is a senior writer at Fortune. Email her. Share this essay. > > > > > > > BITS AND BYTES > > > > Keep an eye on Canadian software firm OpenText. The company, which has traditionally sold document management technology, will pay $1.62 billion to buy what used to be EMC's software division (formerly Documentum) from Dell Technologies. OpenText has been on an acquisition spree this year (five so far), and last spring it bought several software products from HP Inc. (Globe and Mail) > > Microsoft beats out rivals for HP software deal. The printer company will use the software giant's Dynamics application for management of customer relationships as part of a six-year contract. Terms weren't disclosed, but 6,500 HP sales representatives and 20,000 support personnel will be getting the software, which displaces similar products from Salesforce and Oracle. (Fortune) > > Former AT&T chief Robert Allen dies at age 81. Allen took over as CEO from his mentor James Olson in May 1986, and led the carrier in the years following the antitrust settlement that saw AT&T shed its local phone companies. He is credited with reviving the company's cellular phone business. (Wall Street Journal) > > Mining giant goes digital with Cisco's help. Barrick, the world's biggest gold producer, is investing at least $100 million in technologies that will help it gather more data across its operations—everything from weather to underground seismic conditions to which equipment might need maintenance. Miners will even have access to spot prices. (Bloomberg) > > Verizon buys yet another Internet of things startup. Its latest acquisition is Sensity, which makes light-pole-mounted sensors that can be used for traffic monitoring or public safety applications. It paid more than $2.4 billion over the summer for two fleet-tracking software companies, Fleetmatics and Telogis. (Fortune) > > Another day, another billion-dollar microchip merger. Japan's Renesas, which barely survived a 2011 earthquake, is offering $3.2 billion for Intersil. Renesas specializes in microcontrollers embedded into electronics devices such as televisions or cars, while Intersil sells chips for managing power supplies. (New York Times) > > > > THE DOWNLOAD > > > > HP Inc. CEO Dion Weisler talks up $1 billion acquisition. Personal computer and printing giant HP started the week with a bang, offering to buy Samsung's printer business for $1.05 billion. Weisler's hope is that the deal will help HP better compete in the copy machine market and help offset declining sales of printers. In an interview with Fortune, Weisler explained his rationale for the acquisition. Here's an edited version of the talk. > > > > IN CASE YOU MISSED IT > > > > How to Tell Your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Isn't the Exploding Kind, > by David Meyer > > Startup GitLab Gets $20 Million to Simplify Corporate Software Development, by Heather Clancy > > What You Can Expect From Twitter's New Live-Stream Deal With Cheddar, by Chauncey L. Alcorn > > Verizon and AT&T Are Testing the Limits of Mobile Net Neutrality, > by Aaron Pressman > > The Chevy Bolt EV Range Is Blowing Away Expectations—and Even Tesla's Model 3, by Kirsten Korosec > > LinkedIn Founder Reid Hoffman Says He'll Donate $5 Million to See Trump's Tax Returns, by Ian Mount > > > > > > > ONE MORE THING > > > > Meet Susan Lyne, media-mogul-turned-venture-capitalist. Lyne green-lighted television shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bachelor before her ouster from ABC Entertainment. She once hid a pregnancy for five months for fear of being fired. Now, Lyne is funding female entrepreneurs with BBG Ventures, inspired by the #BuiltByGirls movement. And she's the latest guest on the Fortune Unfiltered podcast. > > > > > > > This edition of Data Sheet was curated by Heather Clancy. > > Share it: http://fortune.com/newsletter/datasheet/. 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Fwd: [Internet Policy] Submarine cables explained - and what increased cable capacity means to end users
by Barrack Otieno 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Listers, Might be a usefull read to some. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Ashton-Hart <nashton(a)consensus.pro> Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2016 18:11:01 +0200 Subject: [Internet Policy] Submarine cables explained - and what increased cable capacity means to end users To: internetpolicy <internetpolicy(a)elists.isoc.org> Dear all, I came across the below excellent post on submarine cables on TeleGeography and thought I’d share it. It is entitled "Are All These New Undersea Cables Really Giving Us Faster Internet? Not Exactly.” http://blog.telegeography.com/why-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-int… <http://blog.telegeography.com/why-everything-you-thought-you-knew-about-int…> Regards, Nick -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Fwd: [ALAC] ICANN CEO responds to questions on IANA transition
by Barrack Otieno 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Listers, This is for your information. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Rinalia Abdul Rahim <rinalia.abdulrahim(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 9 Sep 2016 22:59:24 +0200 Subject: [ALAC] ICANN CEO responds to questions on IANA transition To: ALAC Working List <alac(a)atlarge-lists.icann.org> https://www.icann.org/iana-stewardship-questions -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Cruz wants to scuttle Internet handover
by waudo siganga 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

FYI: http://thehill.com/homenews/senate/295261-cruz-to-inject-internet-fight-int…

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Fwd: Announcing CyFy 2016 | September 28 to 30, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi
by Kawsu Sillah 13 Sep '16

13 Sep '16

Dear fellow young professional, I thought this might be of interest to you. Herewith sharing for your information/action. Limited financial support towards travel and accommodation is available for young cyber scholars from emerging and developing economies. See details below. Best of luck, Kawsu. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *Observer Research Foundation* <orfevent(a)orfonline.org> Date: Monday, September 12, 2016 Subject: Announcing CyFy 2016 | September 28 to 30, Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi To: kawsu.sillah(a)gmail.com <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> Hello and greetings from New Delhi! I'm writing to announce *CyFy: The India Conference on Cyber Security and Internet Governance *— a platform we created four years ago. This edition of CyFy will take place from September 28 to 30, 2016. We would be delighted to host you and believe that the conversation will be enriched by your presence. This year, we are hosting national cyber coordinators from over 10 countries (US, Germany, Russia, China, France, India, EU et al) and over 100 speakers and policymakers from nearly 35 countries. Besides engaging with crucial global questions around managing the digital realm, we will also have focused sessions on digital access and opportunity in Asia and Africa. The conference flyer that describes in greater detail the five pillars that will be the focus of the conversation at CyFy 2016: *digital economy, international cooperation, security, access and inclusion, and capacity building* can be accessed here: http://goo.gl/3gsAEk <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> We request that you kindly circulate this among your youth networks and promising cyber scholars in emerging and developing economies. We have a few travel grants available to support their participation. If you have any questions about the conference please write to me at cyfy(a)orfonline.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','cyfy(a)orfonline.org');>. Details regarding event registration can be found at http://cyfy.org/event- registration-form/ <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> Warmly, Samir Saran, PhD Founding Chair, *CyFy: The India Conference on Cyber Security and Internet Governance* Sr. Fellow and Vice President Observer Research Foundation 20 Rouse Avenue, New Delhi - 110002 M: +91 99102 00360 | E: ssaran(a)orfonline.org <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ssaran(a)orfonline.org');> | www.orfonline.org <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> Research <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> | Forums <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> | Events <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> | People <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> | Expert Speak <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> | About <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b…> *Copyright © 2016 Observer Research Foundation, All rights reserved.* *Our mailing address is:* 20, Rouse Avenue Institutional Area, New Delhi-110002, India Phone: +91 11 4352 0020 Website: http://orfonline.org <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> You can update your preferences <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage1.com/profile?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b694&…> or unsubscribe from this list <http://orfonline.us10.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=22d3c59871bc809e0a698b6…> -- Best Regards, [image: --] Kawsu Sillah [image: https://]about.me/ksillah <https://about.me/ksillah?promo=email_sig> AMBASSADOR <https://ideas.itu.int/page/view/933> ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition. Mobile : +220 9865300 | 6865300 | 3965300 Skype: profkawsu | Facebook: Kawsu.f.Sillah <https://www.facebook.com/kawsu.f.sillah> Twitter: @ksillah1 | LinkedIn: KAWSU SILLAH <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=103784437&trk=nav_responsive_tab_p…> *‘Every single person must have access to a computer, must understand it, must have access to good software and good teachers and to the Internet, so that every person will have the opportunity to make the most of his or her own life’ – Bill Clinton, the former US President.*

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I.T. Recruiters...
by Michael Bullut 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Greetings Team, I hope this reaches you in the best of health and highest of spirits today. Firstly, I apologize for the cross posting. Secondly, does anyone here do recruiting for the I.T. industry or know anyone who does? I want to know a few things. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Re: [kictanet] ICT Ecosystem - A Definition
by Brian Omwenga 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

Dear Listers, There has been much debate about what the term ICT Ecosystem really means. It is a word that is very often used within our circles. Here <http://ictbydev.com/?p=112> I make an attempt at representing my understanding. http://ictbydev.com/?p=112 I'll be glad to hear your thoughts. Regards, --- Brian Omwenga, @brianomwenga @kenyaninnovator

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The Tricky Power in Facebook's Hands...
by Nanjira Sambuli 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

1. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/08/facebook-mark-zuckerberg… 2. https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/09/facebook-deletes-norway-… Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move.

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SAVE THE DATE - www.angelfairafrica.com
by Eric M K Osiakwan 12 Sep '16

12 Sep '16

http://techcabal.com/2016/08/16/angel-fair-africa-2016/ <http://techcabal.com/2016/08/16/angel-fair-africa-2016/> Eric here

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Also, Facebook Newsfeed turns 10.
by Nanjira Sambuli 10 Sep '16

10 Sep '16

"Every tweak to the technology that powers the News Feed has consequences for the people and businesses that attempt to harness it to win people’s attention. Along with this power comes a growing tension over how decisions get made about what information belongs in that feed. News organizations, many of which have seen their businesses decimated — or bolstered — as their readers turn to Facebook for headlines, express concern that Facebook acts as a giant managing editor of the web." https://backchannel.com/facebooks-news-feed-turns-10-cddfc1a4f0fb?source=li… Regards, Nanjira. Sent on the move. > On 10 Sep 2016, at 11:00, kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke wrote: > > Send kictanet mailing list submissions to > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > kictanet-request(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > You can reach the person managing the list at > kictanet-owner(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of kictanet digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: The Tricky Power in Facebook's Hands... (Tony White) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Sat, 10 Sep 2016 09:47:54 +0300 > From: Tony White <tony.mzungu(a)gmail.com> > To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> > Cc: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com>, Nanjira Sambuli > <email(a)nanjira.com> > Subject: Re: [kictanet] The Tricky Power in Facebook's Hands... > Message-ID: > <CANpB6uCQ4O4j-hHmNQ8rtWN9RTETzgL2Dw4P_G2ux8438jd4Vw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > This is a thorny issue! Everything written is offensive to somebody. > If I express a religious view, or a political view, there are bound to > be others having an opposing view. This is normal. But if my view is > grossly offensive to the majority, should it be 'removed'? How can > any algorithm make these choices? ...And if the majority view > suppresses all minority views, are we not advocating totalitarianism? > > More questions than answers, I'm afraid. > > Have an inoffensive weekend, people ;) > > Tony > > >> On 10/09/2016, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote: >> http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-37318040 >> >> >> Facebook says it will allow an iconic photograph of a girl fleeing a Napalm >> attack taken during the Vietnam war in 1972 to be used on its platform. >> >> It had previously removed the image, posted by a Norwegian author, on the >> grounds that it contained nudity. >> >> The move sparked a debate about Facebook's role as an editor. >> >> The editor of Norway's largest newspaper had written an open letter to >> Facebook's chief Mark Zuckerberg calling the ban "an abuse of power". >> >> The tech giant said it had "listened to the community" and acknowledged the >> "global importance" of the photo. >> >> "Because of its status as an iconic image of historical importance, the >> value of permitting sharing outweighs the value of protecting the community >> by removal, so we have decided to reinstate the image on Facebook where we >> are aware it has been removed," it said in a statement. >> >> "It will take some time to adjust these systems but the photo should be >> available for sharing in the coming days. >> >> "We are always looking to improve our policies to make sure they both >> promote free expression and keep our community safe." >> >> [Aftenposten editor and Napalm girl photo]Image copyrightAFTENPOSTEN/NICK >> UTImage captionEspen Egil Hansen is editor of Aftenposten, Norway's largest >> newspaper. >> >> Facebook says it will allow an iconic photograph of a girl fleeing a Napalm >> attack taken during the Vietnam war in 1972 to be used on its platform. >> >> It had previously removed the image, posted by a Norwegian author, on the >> grounds that it contained nudity. >> >> The move sparked a debate about Facebook's role as an editor. >> >> The editor of Norway's largest newspaper had written an open letter to >> Facebook's chief Mark Zuckerberg calling the ban "an abuse of power". >> >> The tech giant said it had "listened to the community" and acknowledged the >> "global importance" of the photo. >> >> "Because of its status as an iconic image of historical importance, the >> value of permitting sharing outweighs the value of protecting the community >> by removal, so we have decided to reinstate the image on Facebook where we >> are aware it has been removed," it said in a statement. >> >> "It will take some time to adjust these systems but the photo should be >> available for sharing in the coming days. >> >> "We are always looking to improve our policies to make sure they both >> promote free expression and keep our community safe." >> >> [Erna Solberg]Image copyrightGETTY IMAGESImage captionNorwegian Prime >> Minister Erna Solberg said it demonstrated the power of social media. >> >> The Norwegian prime minister - who had earlier posted a copy of the photo on >> Facebook herself only to see it removed - welcomed the U-turn. >> >> "That's very good, I'm a happy prime minister," Erna Solberg told BBC Radio >> 4's The World Tonight programme. >> >> "It shows that using social media can make [a] political change even in >> social media." >> >> Tom Egeland, the author whose Facebook account had been suspended over the >> affair, also expressed his pleasure. >> >> "Now I'm happy!" he >> tweeted<https://twitter.com/tomegeland/status/774312424031879168>. >> >> "This does not alter at all the difficult issues that involve Facebook and >> the Norwegian media. But tonight I'm just happy." >> >> Tech or media? >> >> But Espen Egil Hansen - the editor of Aftenposten, who had brought the issue >> to prominence - said he still had concerns. >> >> "When it comes to this photo specifically I would say that it was a sensible >> decision by Facebook. That's what we editors have to do sometimes - realise >> that we made a mistake and change our minds," he wrote in Norwegian on the >> newspaper's >> site<http://www.aftenposten.no/kultur/Facebook-snur-om-Vietnam-bildet-604244b.ht…>. >> >> "But the main point of my article, and the point that I have asked Mark >> Zuckerberg to engage in, is the debate about Facebook's power that results >> from so much information going through its channels. And that still stands. >> >> "He should begin to take part in this discussion, for there are no simple >> solutions. Facebook must recognise that it has become an information filter >> - and that raises problematic issues." >> >> Last month, Mr Zuckerberg told an Italian audience that he did not want his >> firm to become a news editor. >> >> "No, we are a tech company, not a media company," he >> said<http://www.reuters.com/article/us-facebook-zuckerberg-idUSKCN1141WN?utm_sou…>. >> >> "The world needs news companies, but also technology platforms, like what we >> do, and we take our role in this very seriously." >> >> >> Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa >> m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> >> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG >> ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:[email protected]> >> >> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] >> >> On Sep 10, 2016, at 6:20 AM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet >> <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]>> >> wrote: >> >> 1. >> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/08/facebook-mark-zuckerberg…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theguardian.com_te…> >> 2. >> https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/sep/09/facebook-deletes-norway-…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theguardian.com_te…> >> >> Regards, >> Nanjira. >> >> Sent on the move. >> _______________________________________________ >> kictanet mailing list >> kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]> >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >> >> Unsubscribe or change your options at >> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__lists.kictanet.or.ke_m… >> >> The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for >> people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and >> regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT >> sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and >> development. >> >> KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors >> online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, >> share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do >> not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications. > > > -- > Tony White > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > kictanet mailing list > kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke > https://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet > > > ------------------------------ > > End of kictanet Digest, Vol 112, Issue 28 > *****************************************

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Fwd: [bestbits] Cyber policy training programme - Regional Lens Q&A Sessions starting today 13:00 UTC
by Kawsu Sillah 09 Sep '16

09 Sep '16

Hello Colleagues, FYI. (With apologies for cross-posting and possible duplication). Best, Kawsu. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Daniela Schnidrig <daniela(a)gp-digital.org> Date: Fri, Sep 9, 2016 at 10:28 AM Subject: [bestbits] Cyber policy training programme - Regional Lens Q&A Sessions starting today 13:00 UTC To: bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net Dear all, (Apologies for cross-posting) We're delighted to announce the release of the final module of our online training series “How to engage in cyber policy: tools for human rights defenders”, *"Regional Lens",* focusing on *Africa*, *Asia* and *Latin America and the Caribbean*. The series aims to help human rights defenders develop the tools, skills and knowledge they need to engage effectively in cyber policy debates. The three Regional Lens videos outline the key issues and avenues for engagement as applicable to Africa, Asia and Latin America and the Caribbean to provide a solid starting point to craft an advocacy approach to safeguard human rights in cyber policy. You can watch them on the online training YouTube channel <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCow9ZGJMNsZtAkz4ZvTtcJA>. There will be three Q&A sessions complementing each of the videos, with the first one later today. These sessions will go over the regional context, key issues, and next steps for advocacy. The schedule is as follows: *Q&A session on Africa - TODAY Friday 9 September at 13:00 UTC time.* You can watch the video here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SptQ5_Hiua4>. To join the Q&A session, please follow this link <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M91XLCFF03YHFHW72…> on the day, and follow the on-screen prompts. The discussants for the session will be: - Grace Githaiga, KICTANet. - 'Gbenga Sesan, Paradigm Initiative Nigeria. - Emilar Vushe, Association for Progressive Communications. - Moses Karanja, Research fellow at Strathmore University. *Q&A session on Asia - Tuesday 13 September, at tentatively 09:00 UTC time* . You can watch the Asia video here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2KeDdOJsDc>. To join the Q&A session, please follow this link <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M8L7PXJ1W1TU48O3T…> on the day, and follow the on-screen prompts. More information coming soon! *Q&A session on Latin America - Tuesday 13 September at 17:00 UTC time. * You can watch the video here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsbc8n6I4EA>. To join the Q&A session, please follow this link <https://meetings.webex.com/collabs/#/meetings/detail?uuid=M1Q8DNIME76AQ3YSR…> on the day, and follow the on-screen prompts. The discussants for the session will be: - Francisco Vera Hott, cyber policy expert. - Carolina Rossini, Public Knowledge. - Paz Peña, consultant on digital rights and strategic communications. - Valeria Betancourt, Association for Progressive Communications. Check here <http://www.gp-digital.org/watch-our-new-online-series-on-cyber-policy-for-h…>for regular updates on subsequent modules and the dates of upcoming Q&A sessions, and please feel free to share with anyone who might be interested. Best wishes, Daniela -- *Daniela Schnidrig* Project Coordinator | GLOBAL PARTNERS DIGITAL Second Home, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL T: +44 (0)203 818 3258 | Skype: daniela.globalpartners gp-digital.org ____________________________________________________________ You received this message as a subscriber on the list: bestbits(a)lists.bestbits.net. To unsubscribe or change your settings, visit: http://lists.bestbits.net/wws/info/bestbits -- Best Regards, [image: --] Kawsu Sillah [image: https://]about.me/ksillah <https://about.me/ksillah?promo=email_sig> AMBASSADOR <https://ideas.itu.int/page/view/933> ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition. Mobile : +220 9865300 | 6865300 | 3965300 Skype: profkawsu | Facebook: Kawsu.f.Sillah <https://www.facebook.com/kawsu.f.sillah> Twitter: @ksillah1 | LinkedIn: KAWSU SILLAH <https://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=103784437&trk=nav_responsive_tab_p…> *‘Every single person must have access to a computer, must understand it, must have access to good software and good teachers and to the Internet, so that every person will have the opportunity to make the most of his or her own life’ – Bill Clinton, the former US President.*

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Safaricom eyes rural farmers in Internet network upgrade - Corporate News
by Ali Hussein 08 Sep '16

08 Sep '16

Listers We never miss a chance to bash Safaricom when we feel they are using their market power in a heavy handed manner. However, I believe that when they do something good (doing well by doing good) they deserve to be applauded and encouraged so that they don't think we are just out to get them..:-) This is such a case. I have been a constant critic of the fact that NOFBI (National Optical Fibre Backbone Infrastructure) is super under utilized. This will be a great way to ensure that this is utilized. I give Safaricom a bouquet of flowers for understanding a Simple rule - You can actually do well by doing good. http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Corporate-News/Safaricom-eyes-rural-farm… Sambaza Fibre Safaricom! Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Formation of The Kenya BlockChain Working Group
by Ali Hussein 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dear Listers KICTANet is pleased to announce the Formation of The Kenya BlockChain Working Group. We hope to set the Agenda and Direction for the adoption of the Technology across all sectors in Kenya. Our prayer and hope is that this will reflect the core ambition and mandate of KICTANet - That of influencing Policy through a truly Multi-Stakeholder Platform. We invite individuals and organizations to join us in this endeavor. Please reach out to me off list if interested in joining this initiative. We are also reaching out to Government as a key partner in this initiative. We will keep you posted on progress as always. Regards Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria?
by Ebele Okobi 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Unfortunately, the premise of this article is false, completely. Facebook is NOT trying to beam internet directly to consumers. As I have stated multiply-we are not interested in becoming an operator. That is not our business model. Express WiFi, the project for which the satellite was meant to provide back haul, depends on partnerships with local ISPs and operators, who will remain the locally licensed entities servicing consumers. Facebook only provides back haul, technology and investment in local entrepreneurs, etc. As you will note from the first partnership launched in Africa-we launched in Nigeria, with Coollink, a Nigerian ISP. It would be useful for all if, given that this group has direct access to me, people fact checked before writing articles that do a disservice to readers because they misinform. I would be absolutely delighted to provide details about Express WiFi and any other connectivity initiatives. As always, I remain happy to answer any and all questions, on or off-thread. Do note, however, that I am trying to take this week off-we are moving house and my husband and I are celebrating 14 years of marriage! I am trying to actually step away from work, to ensure at least 14 more, so there may be a delay in replies until next week. ;-) Best! Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:[email protected]> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 7, 2016, at 1:01 PM, Barrack Otieno <otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Hi Ebele, Many thanks for the wonderfull effort in bringing Mark to Kenya, it is good to get the varied feedback from the Community since it will inform how to structure his next visit. Here is another one https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.nation.co.ke_oped_b… Best Regards On 9/5/16, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: As my brethren would say-pele o! So sorry, o! One always hates to disappoint. It could have only been one country-but we wanted to go to Nairobi even if only during the short time we had. I was asked if it would be better not to go at all, but I thought, and still do believe, a short time in Nairobi is better than no time in Nairobi. I hope you agree? And I also hope you take the point that this group has already been (and there are quite a few on this thread who are consistently and substantively engaged on all sorts of critical topics with Facebook) and will continue to be involved in issues beyond the choice of social enterprise to select for that visit. While a visit from Mark is flashy and a press magnet, that isn't necessarily where or when the real work gets done. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London<x-apple-data-detectors://0/1> | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:38 PM, Timothy- Coach- Oriedo <timoriedo(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Thank you Ebele for clarifying. The listers are feeling forlorn. Am however sure there is going to be a next time. We count ourselves privileged to have you in this group and we hope we will have the privilege to be involved in a somewhat larger extent beyond proposing which social enterprises are born and bred in Kenya ;-) Thank you though for taking time to respond to our queries and pass our regards. <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__about.me_timoriedo-3Fp…> [https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__thumbs.about.me_thumbn… ] Coach Timothy Oriedo about.me/timoriedo<http://about.me/timoriedo> Timothy Oriedo ICF Certified Business Coach|Chartered Marketer Technology|Media|Telecom Expert Cell +254 722816171 Skype: timoriedo about.me/Timoriedo<http://about.me/Timoriedo><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__about.me_Timoriedo&d=DQ…> On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:29 PM, Ebele Okobi via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Time was the only reason-had we time enough, I would have loved to have him do similar events in Nairobi. And what about Kigali, or Dakar, or Accra or Kinshasa? But of course, per my response earlier-that event is not the only way to engage with Facebook. Obviously, I can't compete with my oga at the top for star power, but I can absolutely ensure that views are seriously considered by the right people. Best, Ebele Ebele Okobi | Public Policy Director, Africa m. +44 (0) 771 156 1315<tel:+44%20(0)%20771%20156%201315> 10 Brock Street | London | NW1 3FG ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> [6F376569-CC77-422B-BAD3-794055B1E02B] On Sep 5, 2016, at 4:15 PM, Ahmed Mohamed Maawy via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Yes, just to add. A lot less focus was given to the role Kenya plays in the eco-system. It being one of the most important chess pieces in the Internet Space for the Northern Corridor - from undersea cables to disruptive new initiatives being launched to target the entire region that will shape the Internet for the next 500 million. Lets not dig deep into this anyway. Obviously considering we can not underesimate Nigerias role, was there any specific reason the larger demographic did not get to interact 1:1 with Zuckerberg so that we could pick him mind a bit more? #JustAsking On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 6:04 PM, eshuchi.richard--- via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Interesting op eds. Quite disappointed though, a town hall was not conducted in Kenya...Ebele? Connecting Kenya's under served areas with internet is a discussion that ‎requires more views, especially with regard to 'how'. Regards, Eshuchi Richard From: Ebele Okobi via kictanet Sent: Jumatatu, 5 Septemba 2016 15:08 To: eshuchi.richard(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> Reply To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Cc: Ebele Okobi Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? Hello, All! Mark was in Kenya and Nigeria to listen and learn. Those of us who work at Facebook who live and breathe Africa have been encouraging him to come get to know all of the incredible creativity, entrepreneurship, brilliance and hustle on our beloved continent, and he listened and came to see for himself. In addition-Facebook’s interest in partnering to drive connectivity should not be seen as a threat to any organizations who share our vision. We are a partnerships company, and we are so eager to partner with those working towards universal connectivity. And more than a few companies on the list below can personally attest to this. But this visit wasn’t about any specific initiative or partnership-it really was Mark coming to learn in Yaba and Nairobi, to hang out at AfriNolly, and to speak to and learn from people as passionate as he is about tech and all the ways tech can support connection, creativity and entrepreneurship. And, of course-he wanted to eat garri, ugali and jollof rice. But mostly jollof rice. OF COURSE. ;-) I am sure that it’s fun to speculate, but if anyone wants facts, as always, I am very happy to answer questions! Ebele Okobi Public Policy Director, Africa Facebook Inc. From: kictanet <kictanet-bounces+ebeleokobi=fb.com(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> on behalf of Mildred Achoch via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> Reply-To: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> Date: Monday, September 5, 2016 at 12:52 PM To: Ebele Okobi <ebeleokobi(a)fb.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Mildred Achoch <mildandred(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Re: [kictanet] Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? Mine is just an observation: I don't know if there is a connection or it was just a sad coincidence, that Mark was in Kenya on the same day as the start of the Indo-Africa ICT Expo. :-) Check out the Rock 'n' roll film festival, Kenya TV Channel! https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__kenyarockfilmfestivaljo… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__kenyarockfilmfestivaljo…> On Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 9:52 AM, Barrack Otieno via kictanet <kictanet(a)lists.kictanet.or.ke<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: Listers, Interesting opinions in the media this weekend. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eric Mugendi - iAfrikan.com<http://iafrikan.com><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>" <newsletter(a)iafrikan.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]>> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 06:31:55 +0000 Subject: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Edition 126 | Monday, 5 September 2016 Get yourself the first palm sized Android PC for ZAR 1,499.00 (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ >From The Editor-at-Large ------------------------------------------------------------ Molweni, Afrika! (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) Mark Zuckerberg was in Kenya and Nigeria this past week (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . Understandably there was a lot of buzz about the places he visited, the things he did, and the people he met. While some took this visit to be a validation of the continent's tech industry, others saw it as a quest for new markets and business by the social network, following a government ban on Free Basics in Egypt (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) and an outright rejection in India (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . Facebook does have a plan to grow its presence on the continent, especially given the sheer number of people who remain offline even though 95% of the world lives within range of a 2G signal. Initiatives such as Aquila (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) and OpenCellular (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) may appear to be groundbreaking, but there are smaller ventures such as BRCK (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , which Zuckerberg himself visited while in Nairobi, which are likely to lose out to the social network's vastly deeper coffers. However, there are signs that the Facebook founder is keen on growing the next generation of techies, considering the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative's investment in Andela (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and Zuckerberg's visit to Abuja (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) to attend the Aso Villa Demo Day with President Buhari. However, the narratives around the initiatives that Zuckerberg visited are also worrying. BRCK was touted as 'an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up' (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and Andela, it was often pointed out, was founded by Nigerians but is incorporated in the US. The fact that these initiatives have to be qualified through references to the US is worrying enough, but the questions that they bring up do need answering. Why bring up the connection if not to serve as an indictment on the current state of the startup and tech ecosystems in these countries? Mark's visits did spark off a couple of niche stories. Like how Nigerians and Ghanaians will argue over who has the best jollof (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) , and how Kenyans have had monster traffic jams after recent visits by world leaders, but Mark's visit left Nairobi largely uncongested (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) . What were your impressions of Mark's visit? Let us know at newsletter(a)iafrikan.com<mailto:[email protected]><mailto:[email protected]> (mailto:[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>?subject=Here's%20what%20I%20thought%20about%20Mark%20Zuckerberg's%20visit) Eric Mugendi // Editor-at-Large https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Share (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com<http://2feepurl.com><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__2feepurl.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>%2Fcebfrf Tweet (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com<http://2feepurl.com><https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__2feepurl.com&d=DQMFaQ&c…>%2Fcebfrf) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie…> Forward (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__us5.forward-2Dto-2Dfrie…>) https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> Share (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ Editor's Picks OPINION AND ANALYSIS https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> ** What We Can All Learn From Mark Zuckerberg's Visit To Nigeria (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) By Oladunni Adetula ------------------------------------------------------------ So Mark Zuckerberg was in Nigeria, and of course it's a BIG deal. What makes it even more notable is the fact the world's seventh-richest man came into the country quietly without making headlines or giving anyone cues before his arrival. Perhaps the biggest thing he taught us is that humility and simplicity are key components for every entrepreneur. Tweet (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) ------------------------------------------------------------ OPINION AND ANALYSIS https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> ** Internet Access May Be Getting More Affordable, But More Than Half Of The World Remains Offline (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) By Ikwap Amos ------------------------------------------------------------ A new report by the International Telecommunications Union indicates that 3.9 billion people do not yet have access to the internet, despite falling prices for ICT services and increasing mobile broadband coverage. Seven billion people (95% of the global population) live in an area that is covered by a mobile-cellular network. However, four out of five people in developed countries actively use the internet, compared to two out of five in developing countries and less than one in five in the Least Developed Countries. 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This was the first gaming studio in North Africa, developing such famous titles as Donald Quack Attack, Beyond Good and Evil, and Prince of Persia: Two Thrones, which was co-developed with Ubisoft Montreal. However, the studio announced that it would shut down in July of this year. Yassine Arif, who worked as a developer at the studio, goes through the reasons for the closure of the only official video game studio in Morocco, and the lessons this holds for other similar ventures in Afrika. Tweet (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) OPINION & ANALYSIS https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…> ** The Revolution Will Be Hashtagged (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) By Kungela Mzuku ------------------------------------------------------------ and #LawsonBrownHighSchool (https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman… <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__iafrikan.us5.list-2Dman…>) have been making waves in South Africa this week thanks to protests over hair rules that were previously enforced in the schools, sparking a variety of reactions across the country. 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Fwd: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria?
by Barrack Otieno 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, Interesting opinions in the media this weekend. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Eric Mugendi - iAfrikan.com" <newsletter(a)iafrikan.com> Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2016 06:31:55 +0000 Subject: What Was Mark Zuckerberg Up To On His Visits To Kenya And Nigeria? To: otieno.barrack(a)gmail.com http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469… Edition 126 | Monday, 5 September 2016 Get yourself the first palm sized Android PC for ZAR 1,499.00 (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) ------------------------------------------------------------ >From The Editor-at-Large ------------------------------------------------------------ Molweni, Afrika! (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) Mark Zuckerberg was in Kenya and Nigeria this past week (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) . Understandably there was a lot of buzz about the places he visited, the things he did, and the people he met. While some took this visit to be a validation of the continent's tech industry, others saw it as a quest for new markets and business by the social network, following a government ban on Free Basics in Egypt (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) and an outright rejection in India (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) . Facebook does have a plan to grow its presence on the continent, especially given the sheer number of people who remain offline even though 95% of the world lives within range of a 2G signal. Initiatives such as Aquila (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) and OpenCellular (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) may appear to be groundbreaking, but there are smaller ventures such as BRCK (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) , which Zuckerberg himself visited while in Nairobi, which are likely to lose out to the social network's vastly deeper coffers. However, there are signs that the Facebook founder is keen on growing the next generation of techies, considering the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative's investment in Andela (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) , and Zuckerberg's visit to Abuja (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) to attend the Aso Villa Demo Day with President Buhari. However, the narratives around the initiatives that Zuckerberg visited are also worrying. BRCK was touted as 'an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up' (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) , and Andela, it was often pointed out, was founded by Nigerians but is incorporated in the US. The fact that these initiatives have to be qualified through references to the US is worrying enough, but the questions that they bring up do need answering. Why bring up the connection if not to serve as an indictment on the current state of the startup and tech ecosystems in these countries? Mark's visits did spark off a couple of niche stories. Like how Nigerians and Ghanaians will argue over who has the best jollof (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) , and how Kenyans have had monster traffic jams after recent visits by world leaders, but Mark's visit left Nairobi largely uncongested (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) . What were your impressions of Mark's visit? Let us know at newsletter(a)iafrikan.com (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Here's%20what%20I%20thought%20about%20Mark%20Zuckerberg's%20visit) Eric Mugendi // Editor-at-Large http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46… Share (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469… http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2Fcebfrf Tweet (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46… http%3A%2F%2Feepurl.com%2Fcebfrf) http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469&id=ec2… Forward (http://us5.forward-to-friend.com/forward?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469&id=ec2…) http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469… Share (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) ------------------------------------------------------------ Editor's Picks OPINION AND ANALYSIS http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46… ** What We Can All Learn From Mark Zuckerberg's Visit To Nigeria (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) By Oladunni Adetula ------------------------------------------------------------ So Mark Zuckerberg was in Nigeria, and of course it's a BIG deal. What makes it even more notable is the fact the world's seventh-richest man came into the country quietly without making headlines or giving anyone cues before his arrival. Perhaps the biggest thing he taught us is that humility and simplicity are key components for every entrepreneur. Tweet (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) ------------------------------------------------------------ OPINION AND ANALYSIS http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469… ** Internet Access May Be Getting More Affordable, But More Than Half Of The World Remains Offline (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f46…) By Ikwap Amos ------------------------------------------------------------ A new report by the International Telecommunications Union indicates that 3.9 billion people do not yet have access to the internet, despite falling prices for ICT services and increasing mobile broadband coverage. Seven billion people (95% of the global population) live in an area that is covered by a mobile-cellular network. However, four out of five people in developed countries actively use the internet, compared to two out of five in developing countries and less than one in five in the Least Developed Countries. Tweet (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) ------------------------------------------------------------ OPINION & ANALYSIS http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469… ** This Is Why Morocco's First Gaming Studio Shut Down After 18 Years Of Operations (http://iafrikan.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5c77b5d9fe8557cd2e26f469…) By Yassine Arif ------------------------------------------------------------ Ubisoft Casablanca was set up in 1998 by Ubisoft, a French multinational video game developer and publisher. 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Fwd: Technology Demand Survey
by Bitange Ndemo 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Members, The Korean Advanced Institute for Science and Technology plans to build a campus at Konza. They have asked me to conduct a commercialization survey for ICT products through my networks. The purpose of writing this is to request you to take a few minutes and respond to questions in the link below. To assist you, I have attached a brochure and some of the products they may seek local collaborations. I will be grateful to you if you fill up the questionnaire. Attached: 1. The Official letter for the GCC Director. 2. GCC Brochure 3. ICT Technology Classification Table 4. link for the ICT demand Survey. https <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1lcd0KZFKO9TsL5ckX_zVf-1ELz0O8Aeue40i0JXA…> ://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1lcd0KZFKO9TsL5ckX_zVf-1ELz0O8Aeue40i0JXA4/edit <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1R1lcd0KZFKO9TsL5ckX_zVf-1ELz0O8Aeue40i0JXA…> Regards. Ndemo.

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Internet shut down in Gabon as tensions rise following controversial presidential elections — Quartz
by Ali Hussein 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers Seems like it's now the nome as part of stealing elections that the Internet is shut down in African countries. http://qz.com/771996/gabon-is-the-latest-african-country-to-shut-down-its-i… Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "Discovery consists in seeing what everyone else has seen and thinking what no one else has thought". ~ Albert Szent-Györgyi Sent from my iPad

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Technology Think Tank
by Ahmed Mohamed Maawy 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, So during the weekend there was some discussion with the tech community over things such as the implications for the visit of figures like Mark Zukerberg. And how as a market we need to respond to such visits and get the correct narrative out there, and create a conducive structure that allows for the conversion of these narrative to action points. But for such things to happen the very foundation needs to have a think tank. The argument is that even if we do have the ICT Policy, honors is on us as a tech community to organize ourselves around how to consume that policy. In a way Kictanet is doing well in this regard. Perhaps (and this is up for discussion), how do we take things a step further to not only discuss, but to journal (and expose these journals - and have a life cycle for these journals), over a period of time, such vital discussions. This also includes channeling trough Kictanet the correct discussion points. Inspiration can be borrowed from how Ali sometimes blogs for such things, but something a bit more stakeholder driven and a lot more neutral. It can also be once a month or on a need basis. Can be something digest, etc.. -- *Ahmed Maawy* Executive Director - SwahiliBox / M-Power (CBO) Curator - Global Shapers Mombasa Hub Ambassador - Open Knowledge Director - Startup Grind Mombasa Software Developer - AJ+ / EveryLayer (KE) +254 714 960 627 Skype: ultimateprogramer swahilibox.co.ke globalshapers.org www.okfn.org <http://okfn.org/> startupgrind.com ajplus.net www.everylayer.com

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2016 Kenya IGF:Thank you Please give us feedback !
by Grace Githaiga 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Dear Listers Greetings. On behalf of the Kenya IGF 2016 organizing team, I would like to thank those of you who participated in this annual event either in person or remotely. We are grateful for the time and effort you took to share your thoughts and experiences, or just to listen. We hereby request you to provide us with feedback. This is very important to us, as we would like to even make the annual forum better. We have a short survey below (should take you a maximum of five minutes). Kindly get back to us with your comments. Kind Regards GG For the team. I've invited you to fill out a form:2016 Kenya IGF feedbackThank you for participating in the Kenya IGF, held on August 12, 2016. We hope you had as much fun attending as we did organizing it. We want to hear your feedback so we can keep improving our logistics and content. Please fill this quick survey and let us know your thoughts (your answers will be anonymous).FILL OUT FORMCreate your own Google Form

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] Regional Cybersecurity summit - 30 October to 3 November 2016
by Barrack Otieno 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Listers, FYI Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jean-Robert Hountomey <hrobert(a)africacert.org> Date: Sun, 4 Sep 2016 14:59:01 -0500 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] Regional Cybersecurity summit - 30 October to 3 November 2016 To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Dear Colleagues, Regional organizations from Arab and African Regions (ITU ARCC - OMAN; AfricaCERT, OIC-CERT) are organizing a Regional Cybersecurity Summit. The summit is followed by the FIRST Regional Symposium for Arab and African Regions. The Summit is hosted by National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) in Egypt with the theme: “Boundless Collaboration, Boundless Protection”. It focuses on Collaboration and Cooperation as pillars to tackle the complexity of today's cyber threats. Venue: Sharm elSheikh (Egypt) Schedule: 30th October to 1st : November: Regional Cybersecurity Summit 02 – 03 November, 2016: FIRST Regional Symposium for Arab and African Regions For more information and Registration, please go to http://rcssummit.com/ https://www.first.org/events/symposium/egypt2016 Note: Come and Share your experience, few speaking slots are still available. Thank you. Best Regards. AfricaCERT. About ITU ARCC - http://www.itu.int/en/ITU-D/Cybersecurity/Pages/Regional_Cybersecurity_Cent… About AfricaCERT - http://www.africacert.org/home/about-us/ About OIC-CERT - http://www.oic-cert.org/en/index.html About EG-CERT - http://www.egcert.eg/ _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- Barrack O. Otieno +254721325277 +254733206359 Skype: barrack.otieno PGP ID: 0x2611D86A

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Freemium Call Service
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

And the next wave of disruption is triggered from the East once again as....Jio Network Launches Freemium phone call Service..... Revolutionary.... Always thought it's doable. Watch on the right of the screen as shares of existing telkos plummet. Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo

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Telkos Price Democratisation
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 05 Sep '16

05 Sep '16

Morning Listers, And the next wave of disruption is triggered from the East once again as Jio Network Launches Freemium phone call Service..... Revolutionary.... Always thought it's doable. Watch link below pay attention on the right of the screen as shares of existing telkos plummet... https://youtu.be/jdqqnBpLr6Y Blessed week ahead. Timothy Oriedo about.me/Timoriedo

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Is Mark Zuckerberg around?
by waudo siganga 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Is Facebook founder Zuckerberg in Nairobi? I have seen pictures like the attached showing a mzungu enjoying *rech* at Mama Oliech's kiosk in Hurlingham with our ministry people. Perhaps, being a college drop-out he could lend his views on the so-called "ICT practitioners bill" or better still he could be given an appointment with Duale. W.

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Fw: Africa: Facebook CEO visits Nairobi to see Kenyan Innovation in Action
by william janak 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

FYI On Thursday, September 1, 2016 6:23 PM, News Release - APO <no-reply(a)africa-wire.com> wrote:  | If you cannot read that message click here. | | APO content is copyright free and can be republished at will. | | | | PRESS RELEASE | | Facebook CEO visits Nairobi to see Kenyan Innovation in Action | | Zuckerberg is in Kenya to see how technology innovation is changing the country | | LONDON, United Kingdom, September 1, 2016/ -- Facebook (www.Facebook.com) CEO Mark Zuckerberg is visiting Kenya this week on his first trip to Africa, using his time in the country to visit the iHub technology hub in Nairobi, meet with developers and partners, and explore how the country’s pioneering mobile money ecosystem is evolving. Zuckerberg is in Kenya to see how technology innovation is changing the country, learn more about what mobile entrepreneurs are doing with the latest technology, and find out how Facebook can better support small businesses, developers and content creators across growing markets. He landed in Kenya yesterday after visiting Lagos, Nigeria. He was particularly excited to see how mobile money and social media are driving commerce in the region and creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs and communities. One of Zuckerberg’s first stops on the trip was iHub, an Innovation hub and hacker space started in March 2010 by TED fellow and entrepreneur, Eric Hersman. Here, he met developers and entrepreneurs: - Edna Kwinga, Chief Human Resource Officer and Marie Amuti, UX designer at Twiga Foods (http://TwigaFoods.com) a mobile based-business-to-business supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables. - Eric Thimba and Porgie Gachui co-founders of Mookh (https://myMookh.com) a digital payments start-up. - Wandia Gichuru, CEO, and Makena Mutwiri, Head of Marketing of Vivo Active Wear (https://web.Facebook.com/vivoactivewear/?_rdr) an online women’s clothes store does most of its business via Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp. The transactions are conducted with mobile money. Zuckerberg also spent some time hanging out with developers in The Community Space and marveling over the ingenuity of BRCK, an American-owned, Kenya-based start-up that built a rugged, self-powered, mobile WiFi device which connects people and things to the internet in areas of the world with poor infrastructure. “Just landed in Nairobi! I'm here to meet with entrepreneurs and developers, and to learn about mobile money - where Kenya is the world leader” says Zuckerberg. “I'm starting at a place called iHub, where entrepreneurs can build and prototype their ideas. Two of the engineers I met, Fausto and Mark, designed a system to help people use mobile payments to buy small amounts of cooking gas, which is a lot safer and better for the environment than charcoal or kerosene. It's inspiring to see how engineers here are using mobile money to build businesses and help their community”. Zuckerberg later posted “I had lunch in Nairobi with Joseph Mucheru, the Kenyan Cabinet Secretary of Information and Communications. We talked about internet access and his ambitious plans for connecting everyone in Kenya. We ate at a place everyone recommended; MAMA Oliech Restaurant (http://APO.af/zOr0sJ) One of my favorite parts of traveling to a new place is trying local food. I enjoyed ugali and a whole fried tilapia for the first time and loved them both!”Distributed by APO on behalf of Facebook. View multimedia contentSOURCE FacebookMultimedia content - Download logo - Image: Eric Thimba and Porgie Gachui, co-founders of Mookh; Wandia Gichuru, CEO, and Makena Mutwiri, Head of Marketing of Vivo Active Wear; Mark Zuckerberg, Ime Archibong, Emeka Afigbo of Facebook; Edna Kwinga, Human Resource Officer, and Marie Amuti, UX designer of Twiga Foods Share Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn | Google+ | Tumblr | Reddit | Pinterest | StumbleUpon | | APO - Africa Newsroom | Safe sender instructions | Privacy Policy | Distributed by :APO 2nd, 3rd and 4th floor Voie du Chariot 3 1003 Lausanne – Switzerland Tel : +41 22 534 96 97 E-mail: switzerland (at) APO-opa.org www.APO-opa.com To unsubscribe from APO news releases please click here.

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Family Bank and Bitcoin
by Timothy- Coach- Oriedo 01 Sep '16

01 Sep '16

Is Family bank now opening up trading in Bitcoin?

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