7+ hour, 11+ min ago  (158+ words) The test is small and limited, but its implications are significant. The company cited the country's strong Whats App community and the quality of feedback it expects from local users as the primary reasons for selecting it as the test…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (841+ words) For years, the digital economy existed in a kind of fiscal grey zone across much of Africa. A Rwandan startup could buy Google Ads. A family in Kigali could stream Netflix. A small business could run its entire operation on…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (234+ words) Whats App is testing a paid subscription called Whats App Plus. The new tier lets users pay for customized icons, themes, ringtones, and more. The paid plan's features are largely cosmetic; users don't get many additional functional features. The subscription…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (190+ words) The National Communications Authority (NCA) is moving to strip Next-Gen Infraco (NGIC) of its 5 G exclusivity in Ghana, signaling a major shift in the country's telecommunications landscape. By invoking Section 14 of the Electronic Communications Act, 2008 (Act 775), the NCA is effectively…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (222+ words) The Ghanaian government is pivoting its high-speed internet strategy, moving away from a single-provider model to a competitive market. Minister for Communication, Innovations, and Digital Technologies Sam Nartey George announced on Wednesday that Ghana will open its 5 G spectrum to…...

3+ mon, 5+ day ago  (125+ words) The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has activated the country's first trial for Digital Sound Broadcasting (DSB) in Nairobi, signaling the beginning of the end for FM frequency congestion. Radio remains Kenya's most dominant media, reaching 98% of households and supporting…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (126+ words) Whats App is introducing "Strict Account Settings," a new one-click security mode designed to shield journalists, activists, and public figures from sophisticated spyware and "zero-click" cyberattacks. Users can toggle the mode under Settings > Privacy > Advanced. Once enabled, the app automatically…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (191+ words) Uganda's top communications regulator is downplaying the hype around BITchat, an alternative messaging app being championed by opposition figures. The government claims it has the technical prowess to shut it down if it's used to bypass local laws. Nyombi Thembo,…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (125+ words) The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) is pivoting toward satellite-powered mobile connectivity to eliminate "dead zones," according to its newly released draft Spectrum Roadmap for 20252030. Nigeria still struggles with significant unconnected populations in rural and border areas where traditional fiber and…...