ICT and Governance

Cameroon plans to recover $52 million from telcos

The amount to be recovered is owing to outstanding licence fees and various unpaid financial penalties that date back several years.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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Senate progresses social media legislation

The legislative body is debating moves to mandate social media companies operating in Nigeria to establish physical offices in country.
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MTC, Telecom Namibia accused of abuse of market positions

Following an investigation by the country’s competition commission, it has been alleged that, over a 10-year period, Telecom Namibia and MTC abused their dominance of the local market, and, along with NamPower, contravened network sharing regulations.
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Cameroon leans on tech to intensify non-tax revenue collection

The government has been in a race to implement digital platforms across several ministries to simplify user processes and improve transaction transparency.
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Nigeria unveils public sector revenue collection system

This new system intends to improve the management of federal revenue collections and payments among  government agencies.
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Mar 4, 2025

Cameroon extends Yango’s e-hailing licence

The mobility platform now intended to expand to the country's third largest city in the first quarter of the year.
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Nigeria’s spark to ignite local cyber insurance products

National Insurance Commission is pushing insurance players to innovate and bring to market cyber insurance products against a backdrop of booming digital risk.
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MultiChoice Nigeria faces price hike probe, while MTN and Airtel escape scrutiny

Following the announcement to increase the prices of DStv and GOtv by 21%, Nigerians have taken to social media to express dismay over the fact that telcos have not similarly been called to account.
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Nigeria unveils space technology initiative to empower youths

The initiative, which is dubbed "Building Grassroots Innovation in Satellite Technology," will kick off with a five-day Space-Tech Hackathon in Yola from February 24-28.
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Malawi government signs new deal on passports

Only six bidders (four Malawians and two foreigners) advanced to the final stage before Madras Security Printers got the contract.
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Central Africa Republic unveils $CAR meme coin

The Central African Republic government revealed its crypto goals on Sunday by launching the $CAR meme coin.
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Jan 21, 2025

MTN appreciates Nigeria's decision on tariff increases

The telco welcomed the pricing increase, saying the decision allows it to continue making crucial investments needed to provide Nigerians with reliable, high-quality services.