November 08
Nigeria: Meet the Women Reshaping Nigeria's Digital Health Sector [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Despite ongoing efforts to empower more African women to join the technology sector, and some promising recent signs of a surge of female-led businesses, the digital health sector… Read more »
Africa: Cyberattacks On Healthcare - a Global Threat That Can't Be Ignored
UN News
An alarming surge in ransomware attacks is putting the world's healthcare infrastructure at critical risk, endangering patient safety and destabilising health systems, the head of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Use 336 Gigabytes Per Second - Report
Vanguard
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a significant surge in daily data usage, with a 39% increase from last year, averaging 336 gigabytes per second. Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Rise Over 'Borrow-Me-Credit' Service in Nigerian Telecom Sector
This Day
The Association of Telecom Entrepreneurs, representing Nigeria's airtime distribution sector, has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive costs and a troubling lack of… Read more »
November 07
Zimbabwe: WhatsApp Group Admins to Obtain Potraz License or Risk Penalties - ICT Minister
New Zimbabwe
Administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within Zimbabwe's borders are now compelled to register and secure a license from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Communications Authority Under Fire Over Lack of Consumer Protections for Data Expiries, Internet Disruptions
Capital FM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is in the spotlight over insufficient measures to protect consumers from data bundle expirations and frequent internet disruptions by… Read more »
Ghana: 'We Want to Empower the Youth to Succeed in Digital Economy'
Ghanaian Times
Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Calls for Improved Strategies, Innovation to Protect Telecoms Consumers' Data
This Day
Worried about the continuous misuse of personal data of telecoms consumers, which has exposed them to increased risk of identity theft, coupled with the frequent hacking of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians and Social Media Usage
This Day
The advent of social media has been no doubt life transforming and life defining for many people around the globe. Nigerians are no exceptions. Read more »
November 06
Mozambique: Post-Election Internet Restrictions Hinder Rights
HRW
The Mozambican authorities should immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October 25, 2024, and restore full access to social media platforms, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The… Read more »
Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads
New Times
If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records 4.6 Percent Digital Fraud Attempts in H1 - Transunion
Capital FM
Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion's latest H2 2024 'State of Omnichannel Fraud… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Lagging in Digital Inclusiveness
Nile Post
Despite identifying digital transformation as a key driver in its National Development Plan III (NDP III), Uganda continues to fall behind Africa's tech giants in digital… Read more »
Nigeria: Crackdown On Telecom Infrastructure Criminals Looms As New Order Kicks Off
Leadership
The Nigerian telecommunications industry is poised for a significant legal crackdown on individuals and organisations that damage or interfere with critical telecom infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Strategies in AI Development Across Africa [opinion]
Premium Times
AI adoption remains uneven across the continent, largely due to varying levels of economic development and digital orientation. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Telecoms' Infrastructure Must Be Protected - NCC, Nji
Vanguard
The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and National Judicial Institute, NJI, yesterday, urged the judiciary to strengthen legal support for Nigeria's telecommunications… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Must Leverage Its Investments in Space Sector
Daily Trust
By the deadline of December 6, 2024, Nigeria could lose $400 million for two of the three orbital slots granted it by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for satellite… Read more »
November 05
Africa: Online Shopping to Reach $75bn in Africa - Jumia
Daily Trust
Jumia, Nigeria's leading e-commerce platform, has announced the launch of Black Friday campaign, running from November 1st to November 30th. Read more »
Kenya: Driving Greater Access to Digital Skills
Capital FM
In an increasingly digital world, the importance of equipping Africa's youth with digital skills simply cannot be overstated. It's a much-quoted statistic that as the world's… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Plans N50 Billion Commercial Paper
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term. Read more »
Nigeria: Artificial Intelligence and the Law - The Future of Legal Practice (Part 3)
This Day
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West Africa: Ghana Has Made Significant Gains in Cyber Security
Ghanaian Times
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has touted Ghana's significant advancements in cyber security, underscoring the nation's commitment to fostering a secured digital… Read more »
November 04
Kenya: Kenya Tops Global Rankings for Social Media Use
Capital FM
Kenya has emerged as the country where individuals spend the most time on social media, a new report has revealed. Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles to Test Digital Traffic Tech for Road Offences
Seychelles News Agency
Seychelles is to introduce a digital traffic enforcement trial initiative for eight weeks to improve road safety in the small island state, according to a high-level official. Read more »
