Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, recently extended the period for comment on the Draft Film and Publications Amendment Regulations, which align with the Films and Publications Amendment Act. Anti-censorship groups have dubbed this the “internet censorship bill” for seeking to regulate what it deems “harmful content” and to corral … [Read more...]
Pandemic accelerates solar training shift to digital
Shifting solar training to be facilitated digitally was always on the cards. The current pandemic has however made this a reality. The Solar Training Centre (STC) has partnered with the SA Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) and South African Energy Efficiency Confederation (SAEEC) to offer the PV GreenCard course digitally. This is the first ever live digital PV … [Read more...]
Minor freestanding cell masts approved by Cape Town
The city of Cape Town has approved new provisions that allows for the installation of minor freestanding cell masts on properties zoned as Community Use (churches, schools, clinics and hospitals), Utilities, Transport, Public Open Space and Agriculture. These masts can be installed without prior land use approval from the City or adjacent land owners. Building plan approvals … [Read more...]
Crisis awareness summit unpacks the risks of 5G
The 5G wireless industry has NOT shown it to be safe for your health or privacy — yet THOUSANDS of peer-reviewed, independent studies show the risks it presents. Released on Monday by producers Sayer Ji and Josh del Sol, the 5G Crisis Awareness and Accountability Summit is currently providing direct access to 35+ world-leading scientists, experts, and social leaders. It … [Read more...]
5G mast opposed in Ireland over health concerns
A local community in Enniscrone says it will fight plans to construct a 5G telecommunications mast at an ESB substation in the seaside village, citing health concerns. The proposed mast would be just metres from a residential area and also in close proximity to five housing estates, a creche and a nursing home. Locals say they feel deceived by … [Read more...]
Internet summit to connect women and celebrate change in Africa
The Internet Society will call for the adoption of policies and frameworks that expand access and create greater demand for the Internet during the 4th annual Africa Internet Summit (AIS) in Gaborone, Botswana from 29 May – 10 June, 2016. Urging policymakers to grasp the opportunity offered by the expansion and growth of the Internet across the continent, the Internet Society … [Read more...]
Environmental Media Award winners announced
Congratulations to the environmental journalists who won this year's SAB Environmental Media and Media Environmentalist Awards. The Awards, in their 27th year, recognise the excellence of South African journalists who are reporting on and creating awareness of environmental issues. The South African Breweries (SAB), together with a panel of judges from within the media … [Read more...]
The secret ‘free’ trade agreement lives
The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) is a highly secretive and expansive free trade agreement between the United States and twelve Pacific Rim countries, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, New Zealand, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, the USA and Vietnam. Despite the global outpouring of opposition to this corporate giveaway, governments around … [Read more...]
“Can do-it-all” person wanted!
An environmental communications company is seeking someone to do tasks such as: PR and Networking Sales and Marketing Project Management Developing an internet, facebook and Twitter profile and presence Desirable characteristics and attributes include: Is interested in and aware of current environmental issues and trends Self motivated and enthusiastic, with … [Read more...]
Bad call for African Internet
The current talks at the World Congress on International Telecommunications (WCIT-12), in Dubai, could harm Africa’s poor, as proposals would push up the cost of accessing content on the Internet. The 12-day International Telecommunications Union (ITU) conference is being held to renegotiate the International Telecommunication Regulations (ITRs), a binding global treaty that … [Read more...]
Hands off our Internet!
Right now at a UN meeting in Dubai, authoritarian regimes are pushing for full governmental control of the Internet in a binding global treaty. If they succeed, the internet could become less open, more costly and much slower. We only have until tomorrow to stop them. The Internet has been an amazing example of people power - allowing us to connect, speak out and pressure … [Read more...]
Website launched for SA’s rarest carnivores
The new website of the Wild Dog Advisory Group South Africa (WAG-SA) was launched recently, developed by the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) in consultation with WAG-SA participants. WAG-SA is a collaborative advisory group made up of key stakeholders in the fight to keep South Africa’s Endangered Wild Dogs alive, including reserve managers, landowners, researchers, … [Read more...]
Greening Facebook committed to setting a cool example
Facebook has set an important benchmark for the company to fulfill its goal to be fully powered by clean and renewable energy, Greenpeace International said. Greenpeace International was responding to Facebook's publication of its 2011 energy and carbon footprint data and the company's announcement of a 2015 goal of powering 25% of the Facebook platform with renewable … [Read more...]
