Gambia

Gambia’s government issues fifth mobile operator licence

Giraffe Telecom to compete with Africell, Qcell, Gamcel and Comium Mobile for market share.
Michael Malakata
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2:10
Oct 14, 2021

Gambia: mobile operator Comium appeals to have licence suspension lifted

Suspension in force until 4 November due to outstanding fees, according to country’s industry regulator.
2:20
Jun 1, 2020

The Gambia receives U$30m to boost telecoms, energy

World Bank policy grant will be used to strengthen governance of SOEs.
1:20
Mar 11, 2020

Gambia beats digital migration clock

Government confirms switchover will support objectives of the West African country’s National Development Plan.
1:50
Mar 9, 2020

Gamcel needs govt support to avoid closure

Lack of investment in network has cost company major market share says general manager.
1:30
Aug 30, 2019

Gambia: telcos fined for SIM card irregulation

Industry regulator slaps Africell, Gamcel and Qcell with fines for non-compliance.
1:40
Jun 10, 2019

Gambia's Gamcel seeks urgent government bailout

State-owned mobile operator argues funds are required to upgrade infrastructure and stabilise network.
1:40
Aug 15, 2018

Gambia rallies global support for domestic ICT development

ICT Minister has enlisted help from Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation in crafting national cybersecurity and broadband strategies.
1:20
May 21, 2018

Gambian court rules against law on false publication on the Net

Supreme Court says law is unconstitutional as media representatives urge govt to enact further legislative reforms.
3:10
Oct 2, 2017

'Gambia's tech ecosystem is in a very fragile state'

Alieu Jallow, Executive Director of Gambia's first startup incubator, spoke to ITWeb Africa on the prospects of the country's young tech ecosystem.
2:40
Dec 2, 2016

Gambia goes on digital lockdown

Authorities swoop on internet connectivity, international calls and border control.
1:30
Jun 2, 2015

WorldRemit launches in Gambia

Service points being established across 50 locations in the West African country.
1:10
Nov 3, 2013

Africell Gambia joins MobileRecharge.com

West African mobile operator is the second from that country to have a presence on the website.