Wrap-Up: Our pick of main stories, Friday February 13, 2015

Well as we come to the end of the week, it’s not all rosy for the three main media houses that make the African Digital Network consortium. ADN has suffered yet another loss today in its attempt to delay the country’s digital migration exercise after the Supreme Court ordered it’s members to switch of their analogue TV signals by midnight tonite.

Nandi County government suspends 6 ICT experts over theft of computers

Six ICT experts at the Nandi County revenue offices have been suspended in connection with loss of five computers believed to be having vital data on revenue collection.

According to West FM, the 6 have been suspended to pave way for police investigation which commenced immediately the loss was reported to senior officers by a worker from a different section.

County secretary Francis Ominde while briefing the press said that he suspected the computers were used by the suspects to produce double receipts which had led to decline in revenue collection.

Another loss for ADN as Supreme Court okays analogue switchoff

The African Digital Network has suffered yet another loss today in its attempt to delay the country’s digital migration exercise.

This follows the Supreme Court’s ruling delivered today which states that the analogue switch-off timelines remain as scheduled by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA).

Uganda extends e-cargo tracking system to Kenya

Uganda will extend its Electronic Cargo Tracking System (ECTS) into Kenyan as part of strategy to curb theft and diversion of goods destined for its market through the port of Mombasa.

Uganda Revenue Authority said the two countries had struck a deal on the scheme to be implemented in a few months.Uganda extends e-cargo tracking system to Kenya

Bidco in 6-year, Kshs 45 million IT infrastructure management deal with IBM

To help entrepreneurs embrace technology and improve delivery of products easier as well as help them concentrate more on their core business as they give the best to their clients, IBM will now provide IT infrastructure and managed services to Bidco Africa.

This was announced during the signing the deal between IBM and Bidco Africa at the IBM Headquarters in Nairobi.

And in our yesterday’s wrap-up…..

Airtel Kenya picks new Sales and Distribution boss from Millicom Ghana

Airtel Kenya has announced the appointment of Kobby Adams to the position of Sales and Distribution Director.

Kobby will be responsible for the Company’s sales activities, leading the consumer sales team to develop and meet strategic sales and distribution targets. He will also be in charge of developing sales assignment forecasts and reporting structures for the market.

Huawei selected to Presidential Digital Talent Programme’s advisory council

Huawei Technologies has been selected to be part of the Presidential Digital Talent Programme’s advisory council which will work to ensure smooth implementation of the initiative together with various partner organizations from the private sector.

The Presidential Digital Talent Programme (PDTP) was launched on Tuesday this week at University of Nairobi by President Uhuru Kenyatta. The PDTP is in line with the country’s Vision 2030, the Jubilee Manifesto and the ICT Master Plan developed by the ICT Authority.

Obi Mobiles unveils 8 new smartphone models in Kenya

Obi Mobiles, the tech brand co-founded by former Apple CEO John Sculley, has unveiled 8 new devices in Kenya.

The 8 models include Octopus S520 which retails at Kshs 27,000; the Wolverine S501 at Kshs 12,400; the Hornbill S551 at Kshs 18,300; the Leopard S502 at Kshs 15,000; the Crane S550 at Kshs 16,000; the Fox S453 at Kshs 9,000; the Racoon S401 at Kshs 6,400 and the Power GO F240 at Kshs 2,500.

Expert Assesses Readiness of Kenya Digital Switch-Over

A Kenya television executive expressed mixed feelings over the country’s preparedness to switchover to digital broadcasting.

Roger Gichuhi, Chief Operations Officer of Buni TV, noted the legal suits initiated by some media owners ahead of the deadline scheduled for the middle of the year.

Top 10 most innovative companies in Africa

Africa is full of innovation. Whether it is a startup, or a multinational company, Africa is bursting with potential when it comes to innovation in the fields of technology, applications, education and the ICT sector.

According to fastcompany.com, the latest list of the top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Africa has been revealed.