COVID-19, 4G cost dominates North Africa’s digital landscape
Research by French telecommunications firm Orange reflects on emerging trends in the market.
Olusegun Ogundeji
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NCC’s Danbatta wants more from ICT industry
Executive Vice Chairman of the regulator has underlined the tech industry’s contribution towards Nigeria’s GDP, but believes society can expect more amid a growing demand for faster, reliable internet connectivity.
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There’s enough room for e-Naira says Luno’s GM
Marius Reitz believes it will take some time before the currency gains traction in the market.
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Sudan’s Alsoug cautiously optimistic as country emerges from tech isolation
Company to launch national payments network but remains concerned about low internet penetration.
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CBDC launch will empower Nigeria with early adopter advantage
Planned e-Naira pilot will give West African country advantage over counterparts in the space, according to blockchain, cryptocurrency professionals.
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e-Naira promises ‘economic new dawn’ if done right says blockchain expert
The Central Bank of Nigeria has partnered with Barbados Fintech firm on proposed CBDC pilot known as Project Giant.
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Bank of Ghana plans e-cedi rollout in September
Central bank partners Giesecke+Devrient to manage digital currency.
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Security issues threaten Nigeria’s tech progress
MTN Nigeria among the first to acknowledge possible disruption to services.
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Outcry, defiance as Nigeria blocks Twitter
Digital rights advocacy group Paradigm Initiative weighs in on the situation as foreign embassies also express concern.
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Telecom Egypt plans HARP subsea system launch
System expected to bolster cloud services in Africa and connect the continent with Europe.
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Morocco confirms interest in central bank digital currencies
News welcomed by local blockchain expert.
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Mauritius looks to lock-in Fintech regulation with new framework
Industry insiders say the move is a step in the right direction.
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Spotify in Nigeria to ignite price war among providers
West African country is known for the Afrobeat genre, which has no official chart or certification system in place.