Tag: Internet

Increasing mobile internet usage could add $795 billion to Africa’s GDP

November 8, 2024

Africa’s digital transformation is well underway, with mobile internet emerging as a significant catalyst for economic growth. A report by ‘The Economist Intelligence Unit’ estimates ... Read More

Togo, Benin slash telecommunication charges

October 20, 2023

Togo and Benin have inked an agreement cutting significantly telecommunication costs including roaming and internet between the two countries. The agreement signed between ARCEP Benin ... Read More

Cybersecurity: Morocco and UAE Agree to Exchange Expertise to Counter Common Challenges

October 19, 2023

Morocco and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to strengthen cooperation in cyber-security to reduce the risk of cyber-attack and protect online services and personal ... Read More

China’s Hengtong to manufacture fiber-optic cables in Egypt

October 19, 2023

Chinese power and fiber optic cable manufacturer Hengtong will set up a plant in Egypt to produce fiber cable as result of a deal between ... Read More

Zanzibar eyes resources, ICT sectors to diversify economy away from tourism

August 5, 2023

Zanzibar has put 12 new oil and gas exploration blocks up for grabs, which in line with President Hussein Mwinyi’s $2.4 billion plan to entice ... Read More

Senegal: AU, UN urge calm after deadly clashes, govt’s social media restrictions

June 6, 2023

The United Nations and African Union have called for calm in Senegal after at least 15 people were killed in an outbreak of violence following ... Read More

Morocco, 2nd Most Connected Country in Africa

June 28, 2017

Morocco was ranked the second most connected country in Africa and the 33rd globally in a study by the Internet Live Stats website. The website ... Read More

Mobile Phone: Morocco’s INWI Gets Boost from Intelsat

May 2, 2017

Morocco’s mobile phone operator INWI has inked a deal with Intelsat to integrate services from its 35e satellite in its network in a bid to ... Read More

Department of State’s Report Lauds Morocco’s Efforts to Guarantee Civil Liberties

March 4, 2017

Department of State’s Report Lauds Morocco’s Efforts to Guarantee Civil Liberties The U.S. Department of State’s 2016 Country Report on Human Rights Practices highlights the ... Read More

Egypt: Internet Regional Cloud Protection Services

March 12, 2013

 A data transfer agreement which also includes internet security has been concluded between the Telecom Egypt Data (T.E Data), a telecommunication company, and Z Scaler, ... Read More