Telecoms, networks vital in response to COVID-19
ITU launches platform to protect telecommunication networks and support fight against pandemic.
Chris Tredger
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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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Africa's digital gender gap is widening
Stakeholders urge a shift in thinking and stress the need to focus on women and youth in continents connectivity plan.
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Cisco, ITU look to boost digital skills in Africa
The multi-stakeholder partnership seeks to tackle the digital skills gap in communities through a digital transformation initiative.
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Vodafone, MTN advance on 4G in Ghana
Companies launch 4G LTE and 4G+ respectively as market considers country's readiness on 4IR and 5G network adoption.
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Standard Chartered launches second wave of digital-only retail banks
Finance institution targets four African markets in first quarter of 2019.
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Africa's unbanked to dominate discussion at FIGI 2019
FinTech, data security and mobile also top the agenda at ITU event in Egypt.
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Connectivity to underpin intra-African economic integration
Market research predicts digitally reinforced economic growth in Africa.
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Mauritania: operators fined US$1.5-million over service failure
Companies will have to provide an official response, according to Regulator's directive.
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Africa sees strong Internet growth
For the first time, more than half of the world's population is now using the Internet, but only a quarter of those in Africa.
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Thirteen African countries reelected to ITU council
Ghana, Rwanda among the group representing the continent.
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Mauritania preps for 4G and fourth operator
Tender notice issued by country's regulatory authority.