Zambia to Tax Mobile Money in 2024 The Zambian government is considering the implementation of a tax on mobile money transactions.
Starlink and Jumia Partner to Expand Services in Africa SpaceX and e-commerce giant Jumia Technologies AG have joined forces to accelerate the deployment of Starlink's satellite Internet network services…
Africa Witnesses an Increase in Q2 2023 Smartphone Sales In Q2 2023, Africa experienced a 7.6% increase in smartphone shipments, rising from 18.1 million to 19.6 million units compared…
North African Market Welcomes TecAlliance The Moroccan automotive market has showcased significant potential, propelled by factors such as long-term industry growth projections, substantial foreign investment,…
Kenya Capitalizes on Renewable Energy Leadership to Attract Green Data Centers Kenya Power, the utility company, intends to harness off-peak capacity to support Kenya's shift towards electric mobility. Kenya boasts an…
Kenya Welcomes Investment From Silicon Valley William Ruto, President of Kenya, has extended an invitation to American technology firms to establish manufacturing facilities and regional offices…
Gambia’s Second Submarine Cable Project Receives World Bank Support The Gambia is working on its second international fiber optic cable, expected to be operational by 2025. Minister Ousman A.…
Ethiopia Extends Deadline for International Investors to Apply for Telecom License The Ethiopian Communications Authority (ECA) has extended the deadline for international operators interested in applying for a new license to…
Zimbabwe Appoints New ICT Minister Emmerson Mnangagwa, the President of Zimbabwe, has appointed Tatenda Mavetera as the new Minister of Information and Communications Technology, Postal…
Zimbabwe Regulator Seeks Stable Prices With US Dollar Tariffs The Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ) has requested government approval to allow local telecommunications companies to set…
Niger Telecoms and Zamani Merger Suggested by Military Council The Minister of Communication, Posts and Digital Economy in Niger, Sidi Mohamed Rahilou, has suggested combining the state-owned Niger Telecoms…
GAMREN Initiative Enhances Research Connectivity in Gambia The Gambian Research and Education Network (GAMREN) was inaugurated by the government with backing from the World Bank. Its primary…
