Sudan, Ethiopia lead Africa with highest number of internet shutdowns

Zimbabwe, Sierra Leone, Togo, DRC, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Togo and Gabon are some of the countries placed on the watch list

East African Budget Network representatives have appealed to authorities to consider costs in comparison to that of neighbouring countries.

Orange Money MEA reported annual revenue of €461-million.

Country’s auditor general weighs in on issue, but UCC DG has argued the case is still ongoing.

New report quantifies country’s loss after internet shutdown in Tigray in 2022.

Government is considering partners who can bring in best practices in terms of operations, infrastructure management and next-generation technological capabilities.

Country launches Diplomatic Data Corridors project.

Reserve Bank of Malawi releases National Payment Systems report for the period ended December 2022.

Competition has increased in Egypt’s telecommunications industry over the past few years.

Fintech firm Optasia has announced the launch of a microloan service with Ecobank Guinea, via MTN Mobile Money.

Telco reports a net profit of US$193-million for Q3 of its financial year.

Consumer and industry watchdogs express concern and say energy is a key sector behind economic development.