Nigeria Orders Telecom Operators to Create Dedicated Cybersecurity Budgets

Chamaine ChaferaNews, Technology

Nigeria’s telecommunications operators will be required to allocate dedicated funding for cybersecurity under new requirements introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as regulators seek to strengthen the resilience of critical communications infrastructure. The directive forms part of an updated Guidance Note on the Implementation of the Cyber Resilience Framework …

Liquid Technologies Backs Tanzania’s Push for a Digitally Driven Economy

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Technology provider Liquid Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s digital transformation agenda following high-level discussions with government officials on expanding the country’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. The engagement focused on identifying opportunities for public-private collaboration as Tanzania advances its long-term strategy to modernise government services, strengthen digital infrastructure …

Somalia Accelerates Nationwide IPv6 Migration to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Somalia is advancing plans to modernize its internet infrastructure through a nationwide transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), a move aimed at supporting future digital growth and improving the country’s connectivity capabilities. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to build a resilient and scalable digital ecosystem capable of …

Digital Frontiers: Sierra Leone Launches Ambitious National AI Strategy to Drive Economic Growth

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Sierra Leone is taking a historic step toward becoming a regional leader in the fourth industrial revolution, as the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation officially launches the development of its first-ever National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This landmark initiative, created in collaboration with the World Bank Group, is designed to …

A New Era of Speed: MTN Zambia and Huawei Partner to Revolutionize Indoor Digital Experiences

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

In a landmark move for Southern Africa’s telecommunications sector, MTN Zambia has officially launched the continent’s first 5G Penta-Band Indoor Solution. This cutting-edge deployment represents a major leap forward in the nation’s digital transformation journey, specifically designed to eliminate connectivity “dead zones” and bring ultra-fast, reliable internet into the heart …