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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA) has appointed Seyi Onasanya as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective April 1, 2025. The appointment marks a significant step in Nigeria’s broader strategy to expand digital…
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Across sub-Saharan Africa, mobile phones are often the first and only gateway to the internet. Yet, while nearly 90% of the population is now covered by mobile broadband, only 27% are actually online. And in rural areas – home to a…
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Social media usage has been identified as one of the main drivers behind the strong growth in broadband connectivity last year, with both mobile and fibre connections contributing to the expansion. This is according to communications…
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Donald Trump’s newly announced tariff regime — the harshest seen in the US in a century — is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry, with American giants like Apple and Nvidia bearing the brunt. The Nasdaq 100 Index, home to…
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Amazon.com plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network next week, pinning down a long-awaited start to the company’s plan to deploy a massive constellation that will rival Elon Musk’s Starlink system. In…
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The GSMA Board of Directors has elected Ralph Mupita, Group President and CEO of MTN Group, as Deputy Chair of the Board, effective immediately and serving until the end of 2026. In this new role, Mr Mupita will support the Board Chair in…
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MTN Ghana has officially announced the abolition of the 1% Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy), assuring customers of seamless mobile money (MoMo) transactions without additional charges. In a message sent to customers, MTN stated:…
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MTN Ghana’s Chief Executive Officer, Stephen Blewett, has revealed a startling personal encounter with a mobile money fraudster, underscoring the urgent need for heightened vigilance and robust anti-fraud measures in the country’s digital…
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President John Dramani Mahama has signed into law a comprehensive package of tax and financial reforms designed to reshape Ghana’s economy, enhance fiscal management, and provide relief to citizens. The newly assented bills mark a…
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The Chief Executive Officer of MTN Ghana, Stephen Blewett, has clarified that the removal of the Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) cannot take effect immediately, despite President John Dramani Mahama’s recent approval to scrap the tax.…
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