Technology

COVID-19: Kenyan 4G Capital Provides Operational, Services Update on East Africa Outbreak

4G CAPITAL GROUP Limited, a market leader in technology-driven financial inclusion, has announced an update on its operations across Kenya and Uganda and shares its approach to safeguarding its clients, employees and services amid the COVID-19 outbreak. For over six years, 4G Capital’s primary focus has been the removal of barriers that inhibit financial inclusion […]

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Financial

Mobile Telephone Operators to Lose Over $25m Roaming Revenue as COVID-19 Pandemic Lock-Down Continues

the impact of Coronavirus on the international travel industry could cost operators over $25 billion in lost revenue during the next 9 months. Juniper Research in its latetest report, examined two possible scenarios: a medium and high impact, believing a low impact is now not possible. The high impact scenario assumes a severe disruption to […]

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Digital Leadership Series

Six Ways for Human Interaction at Distance

Human beings are social creatures and as we all get used to remote working I am sure that you like me have experienced your fair share of ups and downs. However, we are lucky enough to live in an age where digital tools are freely and easily accessible to make this period of isolation one […]

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Technology

Chinese Tech Company, Huawei Develops Solution to Battle COVID -19 in Africa

In response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, Chinese technology company, Huawei has developed three pragmatic solutions to support Africans and their governments in this unprecedented context. ​​​​​​​In view of the alarming progress of the epidemic in Africa, where the number of patients and affected countries is rising constantly, Huawei is taking a scientific and pragmatic […]

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Gadgets and Device

Coronavirus to Cause $42b Revenue Gap in Device Shipment

Coronavirus could cause around a $42 billion revenue gap over the next 9 months for smart device vendors. The analysis Juniper Research examined a number of key device verticals including smartphones, tablets, consumer robotics, smart speakers and smart wearables. Three impact scenarios, low, medium and high, illustrate a range of possible outcomes. “In our high […]

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Telecoms

NCC Reduces Operations, Backs Stakeholders’ Efforts on COVID-19 Pandemic

As the COVID-19, pandemic continues to ravage the global community, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as the telecommunications industry regulator, has put in place measures to support initiatives by other stakeholders to curtail this scourge. A statement issues by the Director of Public Affairs at the NCC, DR. Henry Nkemadu said that the NCC, in […]

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Technology

SAP Offers Free New Digital Learning Initiative to All

SAP SE has announced a new digital learning initiative offering innovative, interactive educational content to support students, professionals and anyone wishing to continue to learn during this challenging time. “The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting everyone around the world,” said Christian Klein, Co-CEO and Member of the Executive Board of SAP SE. “We […]

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Technology

Nokia’s 5G Patent Reach 3,000 Declarations

Nokia has declared more than 3,000 patent families as essential for 5G, less than six months after declaring its previous milestone at 2,000 patent declarations It made the declaration of more than 3,000 patent families to the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) as essential for the 5G standard, reflecting its continuing leadership and strong momentum […]

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FinTech

COVID-19: MTN Introduces Waiver on Money Transfer Service Charges

In response to the escalating global pandemic, Y’ello Digital Financial Services (YDFS), a subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has waived user fees for Cash2Cash – a local money transfer service offered by its MoMo Agent Network. The waiver, which takes effect immediately, enables people without a bank account to send and receive money across the country […]

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Telecoms

Nigerian President Directs Govt Agencies to Protect Critical National Telecoms Infrastructure

The Nigerian President, Mr. Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Minister of Communications and Digital Economy to work with all relevant government agencies to ensure full protection of critical national telecommunications infrastructure. The President issued the directive at the unveiling of the National Broadband Plan 2020–2025, commissioning of the Communications and Digital Economy complex, flag-off of […]

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