Elections

Reports of internet disruptions in Zimbabwe

NetBlocks, an international monitoring organisation that monitors cyber security and internet governance, revealed the internet had been affected.
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2:50
Apr 18, 2023

Data privacy furore over campaign texts erupts in Zimbabwe

Political parties in Zimbabwe have amplified communications ahead of the August polls, which has led to unsolicited messages being sent out to citizens.
1:40
Mar 2, 2016

Zambia: Electoral Commission partners with mobile operators

Country's ICT sector regulator reaffirms its role in elections amid speculation.
1:40
Jan 8, 2015

Zambia’s party rejects mobile phones for election results

Zambia goes to the polls on January 20 following the death of its president.
1:30
Nov 27, 2013

Ghana's political parties agree on election biometric verification

Technology is expected to help ensure free and fair elections in the West African nation in 2016.
0:50
Oct 21, 2013

Online training planned for Nigerian election staff

Certification geared for ad hoc staff of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
1:20
Jul 26, 2013

Kenyan journalist detained in Zimbabwe

Media worker Charles Omondi has been arrested at Harare International Airport.
3:50
Mar 7, 2013

Kenyan election dogged by technology failures

Snail-pace release of results follows glitches in an electronic system used to tally votes.
3:30
Mar 6, 2013

Technology hiccups heighten election anxiety in Kenya

Voting from a technical point of view has been far from smooth sailing.
2:20
Feb 28, 2013

Mobile to play key role in Kenya’s election

Ahead of the March 4 vote, a telecommunications system to help tally results has been tested.
1:30
Feb 21, 2013

Kenyan electoral body computers stolen

Two devices containing potentially vital data have been taken from an office.
1:40
Nov 2, 2012

Computerised transmission of Zim election results lauded

Plan to use technology to help prevent possible 2013 vote rigging.