Former ICT CS Margaret Nyambura declines Ruto’s envoy nomination
Former Cabinet Secretary Margaret Nyambura has declined President William Ruto's nomination as Kenya’s High Commissioner to Ghana, citing personal and family reasons. Her decision was announced on January 10, 2025, ...
Kenya’s telecom regulator proposes 800% increase in satellite ISP licensing fees
Kenya’s Communications Authority (CA) has proposed increasing 15-year licensing fees for satellite Internet providers (ISPs) from $12,302 to $115,331 and introducing an annual levy of 0.4% of gross turnover. While t...
New consular app for Mexico’s digital diplomacy
At a recent press briefing, Mexico's Foreign Secretary, Juan Ramón de la Fuente, announced an emergency mobile application slated for January to ensure the protection of Mexican citizens in the USA. Created with assi...
Asian hackers allegedly steal $16.8M from Uganda’s Central Bank
Offshore hackers known as "Waste" have stolen 62 billion Ugandan shillings (approximately $16.8 million) from Uganda’s central bank by breaching its IT systems earlier in November 2024. The funds were reportedly tra...
Hungary to deploy troops to Chad
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is moving forward with plans to station around 200 soldiers in Chad after meeting with Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno in Budapest. Orban emphasized Chad's crucial role...
Vietnam’s rise: from economic reforms to global diplomacy
Vietnam has emerged as Asia’s latest economic miracle, rooted in profound economic reforms initiated in 1986. Once one of the world's poorest nations, Vietnam is now a lower-middle-income economy, reflecting a growi...
Tanzania allegedly blocks access to X amid political unrest
NetBlocks reports that major Internet Service Providers in Tanzania, including Airtel, Vodacom, Halotel, Tigo, and TTCL, have blocked access to X (formerly Twitter), making the platform inaccessible nationwide. Restri...
DRC launches $30 million Raxio data centre to boost digital economy
In a significant step towards advancing the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) digital transformation, Raxio Group has inaugurated its largest data centre in Kinshasa. Named Raxio DRC1, this state-of-the-art f...
Bank of Ghana introduces draft regulations for virtual assets
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has released draft regulations aimed at establishing a digital asset regulatory framework. Announced on August 16, 2024 the rules are designed to enhance financial inclusion while safeguarding ...
Telecom Namibia marks major achievement with Equiano cable launch
Telecom Namibia is leading the launch of the Equiano cable, coinciding with the company's 32nd anniversary. The Telecom Namibia Equiano Cable Station was officially opened in Swakopmund, connecting Namibia to Europe t...
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