Zambia’s Chamber of Commerce calls for suspension of comms taxes
Once taxes are suspended, operators can then reduce the cost of services to customers, organisation claims.
Michael Malakata
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Banks urge consumers to go digital
Institutions move to reduce physical cash-based transactions as COVID-19 cases increase in Africa.
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Coronavirus hits Zambia’s banking services
Customers advised to avoid visiting branches and rather use mobile money platforms, digital payment services.
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MTN Uganda to fork out US$100-m for licence renewal
Government confirms development, market analyst describes it as one of the more expensive licence agreements for the region.
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Malawi leans on USF in rural mobile comms rollout
Industry regulator confirms plans to establish telecommunications towers in latest project.
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Zambia’s govt won’t disband tech industry regulator
Authorities dispute complaints levelled against organisation.
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Gambia beats digital migration clock
Government confirms switchover will support objectives of the West African country’s National Development Plan.
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Ethiopia’s internet shutdown triggers response
Human Rights Watch lobbies the country’s authorities over two-month long shutdown of communications, online services.
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Gamcel needs govt support to avoid closure
Lack of investment in network has cost company major market share says general manager.
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Uganda approaches China for US$150-m tech loan
Country looks to bolster national backbone infrastructure project.
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Ethiopia delays telco licensing process
Government says current schedule is too aggressive and new process only likely to take place after March 2020.
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Seychelles' US$20-m cable project to go live in 2021
Pakistan East Africa Cable Express (PEACE) will connect the group of islands, via Kenya, with the international community.
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Internet price thwarts Zambia's progress with access
Digital 2020 Global Overview reflects growth in internet penetration, but cost keeps resource beyond the reach of many.
