MTN Nigeria Communications Plc is set to receive €100 million credit facility from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to speed up its network expansion programme. According to a corporate disclosure by the company, …
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Telkom has commercially launched its 5G network, will soon introduce fixed wireless access services and has started testing mobile 5G on its network. During a media event on Thursday, Telkom …
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WhatsApp and Instagram witnesses an all time new user increase
Meta Platforms Inc.’s Instagram now has 2 billion monthly active users worldwide, closing in on the 2.96 billion who use Facebook, in a sign of the social media giant’s shifting …
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Safaricom Rolls Out Commercial 5G Networks In five Counties to access internet speeds
Safaricom has rolled out 5G networks in five counties, enabling customers to access faster internet speeds. The telco has unveiled the networks in Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisii, Kakamega, and Kisumu. Faster …
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Elon Musk debunks claims of firing 75% of Twitter staff
Tesla CEO , Elon Musk on Wednesday told Twitter Inc. employees that he doesn’t plan to cut 75% of the staff when he takes over the company, according to people …
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Fintech emerging as Africa’s most vibrant sector
Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent, this is according to study by Mastercard on the …
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Meta Platforms Inc. criticizes Apple Inc. s for demanding 30% of social media app revenue
Meta Platforms Inc. criticised Apple Inc. for changing its App Store terms to take a portion of social-media advertising revenue, saying the iPhone maker was “undercutting others in the digital …
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MTN loses court battle on VAT case against SARS
MTN, Africa’s largest mobile operator has lost a court battle over when it must account for value-added tax (VAT) on prepaid vouchers, with the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) dismissing …
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Apple launches MacOS Ventura, latest version of its computer operating system
Apple has launched MacOS Ventura, the latest version of its computer operating system, as a free upgrade to users with supported devices. The update adds support for Apple’s continuity features, …
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Safaricom Customers To Keep lines Active For Up To Two Years Without Top Up
Safaricom customers will now be able to keep their lines active for a period of up to two years without topping up. This is after the telco unveiled the Daima …