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Starlink has officially launched in Côte d'Ivoire under a 12-month provisional licence, its latest African market. The approval came together in weeks, a sharp…
Kenya has introduced a mandatory licence for anyone importing or wholesaling phones, routers, and modems, effective July 21. The rules require IMEI reporting, type…
Nigeria's court battle over airtime lending regulation ended July 20, and the FCCPC is calling it a win. Look closer, and the ruling was…
African tech founders usually focus on product and growth. They build features, chase users, and raise money. Compliance feels like a distraction. But regulators…
Your phone number already does more than make calls. It unlocks your bank account. It receives the one-time passwords that protect your online shopping.…
Kenya just drew a clear line in the sand for foreign betting companies. The government now demands that all offshore gambling platforms block Kenyan…
Malawi is taking a bold step to protect its citizens in the digital age. The country recently held consultations on new data protection regulations…
Ghana's High Court ordered Zeepay and its CEO, Andrew Takyi-Appiah, to jointly pay over $11.6 million after finding that customer funds meant for onward…
Google and Idris Elba have launched a $1 million initiative giving 100,000 African creators free access to Gemini and other AI tools across Nigeria,…
President Tinubu has ordered Nigeria's competition regulator to investigate Meta, Google, X, and generative AI platforms over allegations of anti-competitive practices and unauthorized use…
President Bola Tinubu recently directed the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) to investigate major technology companies like Meta, Google (Alphabet), and X…
Kenya just changed the rules for app-based delivery companies. The Communications Authority of Kenya created a new licence category for platforms like Uber, Bolt,…
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