Hackers nail Zambia’s Central Bank
Bank confirms partial disruption to IT systems and applications.
Michael Malakata
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Zambia’s President agrees to reconsider cyber security laws
Controversy still hovers over Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Law.
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Airtel Uganda requests extension to listing deadline
Telco provides no reasons for application and fuels speculation as to what will happen next.
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Malawi losing MWK120m monthly to mobile fraud
Malawi is losing approximately MWK120-million monthly to mobile money fraud, according to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).
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Nigeria’s regulator downplays talk of mobile tariff increase
NCC said operators cannot independently or collectively adjust prices without regulatory approval.
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MTN Nigeria needs ‘serious customer retention and acquisition strategy’
Industry analyst comments on company's recent financial report.
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Criminals target Zambia’s mobile money agents
Authorities have called for calm amid a spate of abductions.
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Seychelles edges closer to digital economy
Island nation’s central bank announces fresh e-money regulation to be implemented in June.
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Africell invests US$150m into network rollout in Angola
MNO Africell has officially launched commercial mobile phone and data services in Angola.
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EG-IX expected to bolster Egypt’s tech hub ambitions
Telecom Egypt and AMS-IX announce that the EG-IX is now available to customers.
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Togolese govt looks to spearhead fibre optic deployment with €300m investment
Officials say if the private sector alone controls project, they would require ROI and therefore internet prices would increase.
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Namibia suspends awarding new telecommunications licences
Industry regulator confirms suspension from 1 October 2022 to 30 September 2023.
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Telecom Egypt secures €150m loan to expand network
Operator intends to expand 4G broadband network, enhance competition and make services more affordable.