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The NCC warns phone importers and dealers to verify all SIM-enabled devices or risk having non-compliant equipment blocked from networks.

Nigerian Communications Commission Warns Phone Dealers and Importers to Verify All SIM-Enabled Devices

October 21, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo0

The NCC warns phone dealers and importers to verify all SIM-enabled devices or risk having non-compliant gadgets blocked from networks. The Nigerian Communications Commission(NCC) has issued a strict warning to all manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retail dealers of SIM-enabled gadgets across the country. The official regulatory directive was publicly announced on October 20, 2026, reminding […]

Electric vehicle company Spiro launches its first 100 electric motorcycles in Ghana, introducing quick battery-swapping stations in Accra.

Spiro Launches First 100 Electric Motorcycles in Ghana with Quick Battery Swapping

October 21, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Electric vehicle company Spiro launches its first 100 electric motorcycles in Ghana alongside fast two-minute battery-swapping stations. Pan-African electric vehicle company Spiro has officially launched its first one hundred electric motorcycles in Ghana. The major green transport rollout took place on October 20, 2026, in the capital city of Accra, marking the company’s official entry […]

MTN Nigeria launches Y'ello Y'Fi, a new smart internet and analytics tool designed to help small businesses track customer visits and boost sales.

MTN Nigeria Launches Y’ello Y’Fi Tool to Help Small Businesses Track Customers and Improve Internet Services

October 21, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

MTN Nigeria launches Y’ello Y’Fi, a smart WiFi tool that helps small businesses track customer traffic, improve internet service, and grow sales. MTN Nigeria has officially introduced a new digital service called Y’ello Y’Fi to support small and medium scale business owners. The innovative business connectivity solution was publicly unveiled on October 20, 2026, offering […]

Kenya’s Konza Technopolis Targets BPO Investment and Digital Jobs Beyond Nairobi

October 20, 2026praise china1

Konza Technopolis, Kenya’s flagship smart city and tech hub development has launched a strategic initiative to attract business process outsourcing (BPO) investments and create digital employment opportunities beyond the capital city of Nairobi. Kenya’s Technopolis Development Authority is actively promoting Konza Technopolis as a premier destination for business process outsourcing (BPO) and global business services […]

Vodafone Qatar appoints TPAY as its exclusive billing aggregator to let 2.1 million mobile users pay for online apps using airtime.

Vodafone Qatar Appoints TPAY as Exclusive Direct Operator Billing Aggregator

October 20, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Vodafone Qatar appoints TPAY as its main billing partner to allow customers to buy online apps directly with their phone airtime. Major Middle Eastern telecommunications operator Vodafone Qatar has officially appointed mobile payment provider TPAY as its exclusive Direct Operator Billing aggregator. The strategic business partnership agreement was formally announced on October 19, 2026, following […]

Airtel Uganda upgrades Kibeedi Primary School in Kibaale, giving 1,010 learners modern computer labs, internet, and clean water facilities.

Airtel Uganda Upgrades Kibeedi Primary School in Kibaale District to Support 1,010 Students

October 20, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Airtel Uganda upgrades Kibeedi Primary School in Kibaale, giving 1,010 students a computer lab, internet, and clean water facilities. Telecommunications operator Airtel Uganda has officially handed over major school infrastructure upgrades at Kibeedi Primary School in Kibaale District. The official commissioning ceremony took place on October 19, 2026, bringing modern digital tools and improved school […]

ESDIAC Global Systems Limited gets an official licence to bring cheaper internet data, electronic SIM cards, and phone services to Nigeria.

ESDIAC Secures Official License to Expand Internet and Phone Data Operations Across Nigeria

October 20, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

ESDIAC gets an official licence to bring cheaper internet data, digital phone SIM cards, and cross-border calls to Nigerians. Nigerian technology firm ESDIAC Global Systems Limited has officially secured a national operating license to expand its phone internet data and digital communication services across Nigeria. The strategic regulatory approval was formally confirmed on October 19, […]

Vodacom keeps its Safaricom shares as Kenya's Court of Appeal fast-tracks the appeal process over the contested government share sale.

Vodacom Retains Safaricom Shares as Kenyan Court Fast Tracks Acquisition Appeal

October 19, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Vodacom retains its Safaricom shares as Kenya’s Court of Appeal fast-tracks the appeal over the contested government share sale. Vodacom will temporarily keep its registered ownership of Safaricom shares bought from the Kenyan government while a major legal dispute moves through higher courts. The company publicly shared the legal court update on October 16, 2026, […]

Airtel Uganda expands its Adopt A School Programme to provide 3,349 students with refurbished computer labs, 40 desktop computers, and fast internet.

Airtel Uganda Expands Adopt A School Programme to Support 3,349 Students with Digital Learning Tools

October 19, 2026ananyeny sakmufuwo1

Airtel Uganda expands its Adopt A School Programme to give 3,349 students access to 40 computers, internet, and modern learning spaces. Airtel Uganda has officially expanded its flagship Adopt A School Programme to reach 3,349 student learners. Airtel publicly announced the major community education update on October 19, 2026, marking a significant step toward bringing […]

Egypt Trains Over 10,000 University Students in Specialized Technology Fields

October 19, 2026October 20, 2026praise china1

The Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) has successfully trained over 10,000 university students across the country in specialized, high-demand technology fields. Egypt’s National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) and the Information Technology Industry Development Agency (ITIDA) have successfully graduated 10,485 university students from across the country’s 27 governorates who participated in the 2026 Summer […]