Telkom Kenya, the third-largest mobile network operator in the country, is facing a significant loss of customers. Within a short span of three months, a large number of 800,000 Telkom’s mobile subscribers left the service due to network tower issues.…
Interswitch, a well-known company in Nigeria’s financial sector, is expanding into the telecommunications industry with the recent acquisition of a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) license from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) in May 2023. This move is significant as…
The conflict between Nigeria and the cryptocurrency company Binance has escalated. Nigerian officials have requested a large amount of user information from Binance, focusing on the top 100 users in the country. This unusual demand has caused concern in the…
MTN Uganda, a top telecommunications company in the country, has experienced a notable increase in profits, which it attributes to a data boom (rise in data usage), leading to a significant 16.1% increase in service revenue. This trend is transforming…
Moniepoint, a top digital financial services provider, has started accepting applications for the fourth edition of its Women in Tech Initiative to mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2024. This program shows Moniepoint’s dedication to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the…
After facing uncertainty due to changes in regulations, Eyowo, a Nigerian fintech company, has finally kept its promise. From March 11th, 2024, Eyowo customers are able to withdraw funds from their accounts. For the past nine months, customers had limited…
Effective April 30, 2024, Airbnb is implementing a comprehensive policy update that prohibits indoor security cameras within rental properties listed on its platform. This decision comes in response to growing concerns regarding guest privacy and aims to establish clear guidelines…
Streaming giant Showmax is facing a potential legal showdown as it prepares to premiere its highly anticipated crime documentary, “Tracking Thabo Bester.” The documentary, which delves into the life and crimes of South African fugitive Thabo Bester, has sparked controversy…
South Africa’s streaming giant Showmax is ready to debut a thrilling four-part enigma themed film called ‘Tracking Thabo Bester’. The series explores the mystery and havoc that is created by Thabo Bester, a convicted rapist and killer who, according to…
Nigeria’s Central Bank, (CBN) has collaborated with Gluwa, a notable blockchain technology company, in a strategic relationship aimed at substantively increasing the use of eNaira, Nigeria’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). This joint task, formalized through a signed Memorandum of…
