6+ hour ago  (281+ words) Namibia has rejected applications submitted by Elon Musk's satellite internet company, Starlink, for both a telecommunications service licence and access to radio spectrum. The decision was formally published in the country's government gazette dated 23 March, though the document did not…...

22+ hour, 28+ min ago  (538+ words) The High Court of Kenya has issued a landmark ruling that could reshape how telecom operators manage inactive mobile numbers. In its decision, the court declared that telecom companies must notify and obtain consent from users before recycling their phone…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (278+ words) For years, WhatsApp has operated on a simple system where your interactions are tied closely to your phone contacts. If you save a number, you can view updates from that person, and if you delete it, their visibility should disappear....

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (316+ words) The CEO of Pinterest, Bill Ready, has sparked global conversation after calling on governments to introduce a full ban on social media use for anyone under the age of 16. His stance reflects growing concern about the impact of digital platforms…...

1+ week, 22+ hour ago  (222+ words) There was a time when the internet felt like a definitive escape from the rigid, force-fed structure of traditional television. We traded the living room sofa for the laptop screen specifically because we held the power. That power was five…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (350+ words) MTN Nigeria has officially dismissed claims that a minimum of 100 ready customers is required in a location before its FibreX broadband service can be deployed. The clarification comes after a social media user alleged that an MTN office demanded at…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago  (342+ words) According to the mobile operator, the trial involved transmitting the country's first-ever data session and completing a fintech transaction using MTN's licensed spectrum in combination with Starlink's satellite network. This marks a significant milestone in Zambia's telecoms landscape. MTN's initiative…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (487+ words) The newly introduced eSIM capability is fully embedded within the Nosh app, allowing users to manage mobile data plans alongside their existing financial activities. This means customers can now handle gift card exchanges, pay bills, and activate international data plans,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (384+ words) The GSMA Handset Affordability Coalition (G6) has announced plans to pilot affordable 4G smartphones in Nigeria and five other African countries in 2026. Priced at roughly "55,000 ($40), these devices aim to bridge Africa's digital divide and make internet-enabled smartphones accessible to millions. Africa has…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (365+ words) The system is designed as a multi-regulatory platform that will support not only telecom operators but also security agencies and financial sector regulators. These include the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), National Pension Commission (PENCOM), National Identity Management Commission (NIMC),…...