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Emtel’s AI, Fintech Push Drives Revenue Growth, Boosts Profitability
Telkom Boosts Digital Education with ICT Lab Relaunch at Sitoza Senior Secondary
Cognita Rolls Out Digital Learning Platform Across UAE Schools
MTN South Africa Donates Digital Devices to Support Learning at Qibing Secondary School
Egypt Deepens Investment Reforms with Data-Driven Strategy, IFC Partnership

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Nathaniel Bassey has made history as the first Nigerian gospel artist to surpass 400 million streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for gospel music and faith-based content in Nigeria.

Nathaniel Bassey Becomes First Nigerian Gospel Artist to Surpass 400 Million Streams on Spotify

Nathaniel Bassey has made history as the first Nigerian gospel artist to surpass 400 million streams on Spotify, marking a major milestone for gospel music…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Traditional voice calls in South Africa are rapidly declining as consumers shift to data-based apps like WhatsApp and face a surge in spam calls, prompting regulatory investigations and calls for stronger enforcement.

South African Voice Calls Decline Amid Data Shift and Rising Spam Call Epidemic

Traditional voice calls in South Africa are rapidly declining as consumers shift to data-based apps like WhatsApp and face a surge in spam calls, prompting…

By: Wura Obadare

SpaceX’s Starlink has issued an urgent update notice requiring select customers to update their devices by November 17, 2025, to avoid internet service disruption or permanent equipment failure.

Starlink Issues Urgent Update Notice to Prevent Internet Service Disruption

SpaceX’s Starlink has issued an urgent update notice requiring select customers to update their devices by November 17, 2025, to avoid internet service disruption or…

By: Adamu Garba

Airtel Africa and Nokia have joined forces to deploy a high-capacity fibre optic network through Telesonic, connecting East and Central Africa with speeds up to 38 Tbps and bridging the continent’s digital divide.

Airtel Africa Partners with Nokia to Launch Mega Fibre Network Across East and Central Africa

Airtel Africa and Nokia have joined forces to deploy a high-capacity fibre optic network through Telesonic, connecting East and Central Africa with speeds up to…

By: Ovie George

South African police, in collaboration with MultiChoice and the Hawks, have seized illegal streaming devices worth $29,000 in Johannesburg, cracking down on digital piracy and cybercrime.

Police Seize $29,000 Worth of Illegal MultiChoice Streaming Devices in Johannesburg Raid

South African police, in collaboration with MultiChoice and the Hawks, have seized illegal streaming devices worth $29,000 in Johannesburg, cracking down on digital piracy and…

By: Cynthia Okafor

Africa Tech Festival 2025 kicks off in Cape Town, uniting leaders from across the continent to promote responsible, inclusive, and human-centred digital innovation for Africa’s future.

Africa Tech Festival 2025 Opens in Cape Town, Champions Inclusive and Responsible Digital Innovation

Africa Tech Festival 2025 kicks off in Cape Town, uniting leaders from across the continent to promote responsible, inclusive, and human-centred digital innovation for Africa’s…

By: Ovie George

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco. The lineup may feature Exynos 2600 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chips.

Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Launch Date Leaks: Galaxy Unpacked Event Set for February 25 in San Francisco

Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil the Galaxy S26, S26+, and S26 Ultra at a Galaxy Unpacked event on February 25, 2026, in San Francisco….

By: Emeka Nwachukwu

Nigeria’s National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will transform NITDA into the country’s central digital regulator, overseeing innovation, cybersecurity, and public sector transformation.

NITDA Set to Become Nigeria’s Digital Super-Regulator Under New E-Governance Bill

Nigeria’s National Digital Economy and E-Governance Bill will transform NITDA into the country’s central digital regulator, overseeing innovation, cybersecurity, and public sector transformation….

By: Ovie George

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has linked poor telecom service quality in Lagos, Abuja, and other major cities to inadequate network capacity and heavy internet usage in densely populated areas.

NCC Moves to End Pre-Registered SIM Cards, Tighten Telecom Regulations in Nigeria

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is updating key telecom regulations to eliminate pre-registered SIM cards, enhance compliance, and strengthen cybersecurity, data protection, and user rights…

By: Wura Obadare

Lagos State will launch the Telecommunication Infrastructure Regulatory System (TIRS) in February 2026 to automate telecom permit approvals, enhance transparency, and strengthen compliance for masts, towers, and fiber projects.

NCC: Telecom Operators’ Costs Hit Record N5.8 Trillion Amid Soaring Right-of-Way Fees

The Nigerian telecom industry’s operating costs surged 85% to N5.85 trillion in 2024 due to high Right-of-Way (RoW) fees, inflation, and energy costs, according to…

By: Wura Obadare

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