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South Africa’s Information Regulator is investigating social media giant Meta Platforms – the owner of Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram – following the US company’s refusal to abide a Promotion of Access to Information Act (Paia) request…
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Brazil’s telecommunications regulator said on Friday it was suspending access to Elon Musk’s X social network in the country to comply with an order from a judge who has been locked in a months-long feud with the billionaire investor. The…
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Ghana’s National Information Technology Agency (NITA), the country’s ICT industry regulator, has achieved a significant milestone by securing three ISO certifications simultaneously. These certifications, awarded for excellence in…
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Rwandan electric motorcycle manufacturer Ampersand has secured a $2 million Series A extension, bringing its total funding to $21.5 million. This new capital injection will support the company's expansion into other East African markets,…
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Elon Musk has announced plans to offer free emergency access to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service for individuals in areas without cellular coverage. The proposal, shared by Musk on his social media platform X, is aimed at…
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A U.S. court has dismissed a massive $258 billion class action lawsuit filed against Elon Musk and his companies, Tesla and SpaceX, over allegations of promoting a "crypto pyramid scheme" involving Dogecoin. The lawsuit, originally filed…
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Nokia is exploring strategic options for its mobile network business, including potential sales or mergers, as the telecommunications equipment sector faces increasing challenges. Among the interested parties is Samsung Electronics,…
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The Ghanaian government has announced a new policy aimed at enhancing the reliability of digital systems and transactions by providing digital certificates to all identifiable businesses and individuals. This initiative is designed to…
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Social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, is bracing for a potential shutdown in Brazil, one of its key markets, as tensions escalate over compliance with local laws. The company expects Brazil’s Supreme Court judge, Alexandre de…
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Starlink has been launched in Botswana, with the country becoming the third country bordering South Africa to get the SpaceX-owned satellite internet service. While Starlink is yet to publish a launch date for Starlink in South Africa, the…
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