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Nigeria Promises New Copyright Law

The Nigerian Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Culture and Tourism has promised new copyright legislation for the country. The focus of the legislation will apparently be on tougher anti-piracy provisions.

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August 13, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Mauritius First African Country to Open Up VoIP

A new report finds that Mauritius has become the first African country to open its legal framework to VoIP. The report expects many other countries to follow suit with some African countries finding that at least 90 percent of their international calls are being placed in the "grey market."

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August 13, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Zambian Parliament Passes Cybercrime Law

Zambia’s parliament has unanimously passed a tough law to curb cybercrime that would see convicted computer hackers and other offenders get jail sentences ranging from 15 to 25 years. The Computer Misuse and Crimes law was passed without debate on Tuesday.

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August 11, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Developing Nations See Open Source as New Opportunity

The LA Times focuses on the growing popularity of open source software such as Linux in the developing world. Countries such as Brazil and China see it as providing new choice within government and industry.

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August 9, 2004 Comments are Disabled News

Bosnia and Herzegovina to Develop E-commerce Legislation

Assisted by a UNDP project, Bosnia and Herzegovina plan to develop three e-commerce laws by the end of the year. The laws will focus on electronic signatures, electronic business, and certification authorities.

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August 9, 2004 Comments are Disabled News