NCC, Nigerian Communications Commission said in an emailed statement that its board didn’t approve the increase, which had been initially agreed with the companies. “As a result, it is reversed,” …
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Radarr Africa Business Desk
The Radarr Africa Business Desk reports daily on companies, markets, banking, energy, technology and policy across Nigeria and Africa. Stories are reviewed and edited by The Radarr Africa Editorial Team in Lagos. Story tips and corrections: business@radarr.africa.
- AirtelBusinessInformation & TechnologyMobile Telecommunications Network (MTN)Southern AfricaTelecommunications
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KwaZulu-Natal Communities to call off protest to traffic on KZN road
KwaZulu-Natal communities have called off a protest over excessive coal trucks on regional roads after traffic congestion became problematic just hours into the demonstration. On Thursday morning, communities affected by …
- BusinessInformation TechnologyTechnology
Twitter confronts reports of Elon musk’s aim of dismissing most stuff
Twitter Inc., confronting reports that Elon Musk aims to gut its workforce as part of his takeover, told staff that there haven’t been plans for companywide layoffs since it signed …
Tea prices at the weekly Mombasa auction rose slightly this week amid an increase in the volumes traded. At this week’s auction, a kilo averaged USD2.37(Sh287.24) up from USD2.33(Sh282.40) last …
- Business and EconomySouthern Africa
South Africa’s plan for R156-billion renewable funding from rich nations gets Cabinet’s approval
South Africa’s cabinet endorsed an investment plan to help the country transition away from the use of coal, a key step in securing $8.5 billion (R156 billion) in climate finance …
- BusinessGlobal NewsInformation TechnologySpotlightTechnology
Google faces R2.9bn fine by India’s anti-trust watchdog
Google has been fined more than $160 million (around R2.9 billion) by India’s anti-trust watchdog after a probe found the tech behemoth was abusing its commanding position in the local …
- Business and EconomyNigeriaWestern Africa
Nigerian government plans initiates strategy to turn N20 trillion CBN debt to bonds repayable over 40 years
The Nigerian government is to restructure its record N20 trillion debt to the central bank to bonds, a step seen as availing the revenue-starved government the luxury of longer time …
- AgricultureBusinessEconomyKenya News
Maize Prices Drop drastically Ahead of Harvesting Season in Kenya
Maize prices have dropped drastically below KES 5,000 for a 90Kg (kilogramme) bag for the first time in months as farmers in Kenya’s food basket, Uasin Gishu, start harvesting the …
- AirtelBusinessNigeriaTelecommunicationsWestern Africa
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator shuns ‘unilateral’ tarriff hike, directs telcos to make a reversal
Nigeria’s telecoms regulator has asked phone operators to suspend voice and data tariff hikes they introduced a month ago. The Nigerian Communication Commission, NCC, said the operators had carried out …
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Major Meta platform executive quits job at social media giant
A Meta Platforms Inc. executive who was instrumental in the acquisitions of Instagram, WhatsApp and Oculus said he is leaving the social media giant. Amin Zoufonoun, the company’s vice president …