London, United Kingdom// — In response to the ongoing partial internet shutdown by Tanzanian authorities following the October 29 general elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said.
Category: Internet
New Research Reveals How Digital Platforms Are Being Weaponised to Abuse and Exploit Women in Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya// — Across Kenya, online sexual exploitation and abuse (OSEA) is escalating rapidly, with predators exploiting digital technologies to recruit, groom, abuse, and traumatise women and girls.
Canal+ to Launch High-speed Fibre Internet in Ghana
French-owned Group Vivendi Africa (GVA), the parent company of CanalBox, is preparing to launch high-speed fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services in Ghana, beginning with Accra and Kumasi.
Nokia, fibertime Accelerate Rollout of Fibre Broadband Access in South Africa
Nokia today announced that fibertime is expanding its fibre broadband access footprint to include an additional 400,000 homes located across South Africa’s underserved communities.
LINX Head of Global Engagement Hailed for African Internet Peering Contributions with AfPIF Award
Lagos, Nigeria//– The London Internet Exchange’s (LINX) Head of Global Engagement, Nurani Nimpuno, has been awarded the Consistent Supporters Award at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF), praised for her contributions to advancing Africa’s Peering Internet ecosystem.
Ghana Ranks in the Global Top 25 For Ads Targeting Gen Z
Accra. Ghana//-The Gen Z generation is quickly becoming the largest and wealthiest generation, yet many brands still struggle or hesitate to engage them. This high-standard audience is shaping trends and spending power, but advertisers risk missing a critical window to build trust and benefit financially before competitors step in.
Paradigm Initiative Raises Concerns about the safety of Nigerian Citizen’s Data Online
Paradigm Initiative has released a report highlighting the state of digital rights and inclusion in Nigeria, raising serious concerns about the citizens’ data online.
Choicejacking: New Cyber Threat That Bypasses Smartphone Charging Security
Although smartphone and tablet manufacturers have introduced measures to protect users from juice jacking, an attack in which malicious chargers compromise connected mobile devices, cybercriminals have found ways to bypass these safeguards.
IBA Communications Law Committee’s Report Explores ‘Fair Share’ Debate in Internet Infrastructure Funding
A new comprehensive report from the International Bar Association (IBA) Communications Law Committee examines the ongoing global debate over who should bear the cost of internet infrastructure, expansion and maintenance.
Elephant in the Room: MTN’s Confusing 5G Stance and What It Means for Ghana’s Digital Future
In November 2024, Ghana took a bold step toward a fairer, faster, and more modern telecom sector by licensing the first wholesale shared network for nationwide 4G and exclusive 5G service.