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[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's state water utility is under mounting pressure from all sides: a fast-growing urban population, erratic weather patterns, ageing infrastructure and persistent financial constraints.
June 2, 2026
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[Daily News] Moshi -- THE Inspector General of Police (IGP), Camillus Wambura, has urged forensic investigators to sharpen their professional skills and embrace emerging technologies as Tanzania strengthens its response…
June 2, 2026
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[Nyasa Times] American online payment company PayPal has introduced a new digital currency called PayPal USD (PYUSD) in Malawi and 26 other African countries.
June 2, 2026
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[ISS] Achieving the country's ambitious goal of 100% broadband access by 2030 could require a trade-off between politics and connectivity.
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR is stepping up efforts to accelerate economic growth through digital transformation, with a strong focus on communication, information technology and innovation in the 2026/2027 financial…
June 2, 2026
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[New Times] Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy direction,…
June 2, 2026
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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed…
June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
Economy, Business and Finance
[Namibian] Telecom Namibia has acknowledged that widespread broadband and mobile service disruptions are linked to infrastructure challenges after being summoned by the communications regulator over recurring failures.
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Liberian Observer] In what legal experts and consumer rights advocates are describing as one of the most consequential telecommunications accountability rulings in recent history, the Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has…
May 27, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Capital FM] The rapid rise of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses is triggering fresh privacy and surveillance concerns across East Africa, with cybersecurity experts warning that regulation and public awareness are…
May 27, 2026
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Asia, Australia, and Africa
[New Dawn] The People's Republic of China has reaffirmed its strategic partnership with Liberia, emphasizing that China remains committed to working with the Liberian government to deepen pragmatic cooperation, promote…
May 26, 2026
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Economy, Business and Finance
[Namibian] Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has pledged N$110 000 towards hosting the ninth edition of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Summit.
May 26, 2026
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