A majority of Africans in Sub-Saharan do not trust online shopping sites, this is according to a recent GeoPoll survey conducted in five African countries; Ghana, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, and South Africa on online shopping following a Black Friday frenzy seen in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa.
Category: Internet
BWAs Raise Concerns Over NCA Data Market Share Report
The National Communications Authority (NCA) has finally included Broadband Wireless Access (BWA) players in its monthly mobile data market share report and that is already generating some debate as to whether the reporting format paints the right picture about what is actually happening on the mobile cellular data market.
3 Social Entrepreneurs Receive 2016 Digital Changemakers Awards
Tigo Ghana and Reach for Change have announced the winners of their 2016 Tigo Digital Changemakers Competition.
The Pros and Cons of Black Friday for Small Businesses
Black Friday is an American tradition that has quickly taken root in Africa. The large online e-commerce shops and the major retail chains in many parts of the continent will be splashing out with big promotions and marketing campaigns to get consumers to part with their cash.
OPIC, Microsoft Commit to Support Wireless Internet Expansion in Kenya
The Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC), the U.S. Government’s development finance institution, today announced commitment and first disbursement to Mawingu Networks, a provider of solar-powered wireless Internet across rural Kenya.
All You Need to Know About Child Online Protection in Ghana
It is an undeniable fact that the digital age and access to the Internet offers children and young people unprecedented opportunities to learn, communicate and have fun.
Orange Accelerates Mobile Financial Services in Africa
With the recent receipt of Electronic Money Establishment licenses (EME) in four countries (Senegal, Mali, Côte d’Ivoire and Guinea), Orange, a leading telecom service provider has further strengthened its position as a major player in the mobile financial services segment in Africa.
Internet Society Study Points to Reasons for Slow Internet Growth in Africa
Internet access and availability are not enough to get people online, says a new Internet Society study released today at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) taking place 30 August – 1 September in Tanzania.
Internet Society Urges African Policymakers to Act on Internet Opportunity
The Internet Society, a leading trusted independent source for Internet information and thought leadership from around the world has called for the adoption of policies and frameworks that expand access and create greater demand for in Africa.
MainOne Enhances West Africa’s Cable Assets
MainOne is adopting global trends to ensure its submarine cable systems continue to provide the best performance in West Africa MainOne, premier connectivity and data center solutions company recently reinforced its commitment to enhancing its submarine cable assets at SubOptic 2016, the convergence place for leading optical technology vendors to exchange ideas and review latest […]