THE World Bank announced on Friday a significant commitment of $100 million to accelerate Zambia’s digital infrastructure and expand internet access. This investment will be channelled through the Digital Zambia Acceleration Project, funded by the International Development Association. Zhang Wencai,…
WhatsApp says its parent body, Meta, will be appealing the $220 million fine imposed by the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) regarding its violation of Nigeria’s data privacy laws. The organisation, Whatsapp, said this in a statement made…
Amidst mounting pressure from within his own party, President Joe Biden has reaffirmed his commitment to remain in the race for the 2024 Presidential Election. In a statement issued from his Delaware beach home, where he is currently isolating due to a…
HUNGARY on Friday blocked a joint statement by EU member states on the Israeli parliament’s rejection of the establishment of a Palestinian state. This is according to a senior EU official. As a result, European Union foreign policy Chief Josep Borrell…
THE German government has suffered a defeat in court in a dispute with a mask supplier and has been ordered to pay around €86 million ($93.6 million) plus interest. The Cologne Higher Regional Court announced on Friday. The lawsuit was…
PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa declared on Thursday that South Africa’s newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) will focus on fostering inclusive growth, creating jobs, and reducing poverty. Speaking at the opening of the Seventh Parliament in Cape Town, Ramaphosa emphasised…
ZIMBABWE’S state-owned Kuvimba Mining House has announced a significant $310 million deal with an international consortium of British and Chinese investors to build a state-of-the-art ore processing plant. A Reuters report said this strategic partnership aims to establish a three million tonnes…
IN Lilongwe, Malawi, frustration over significant delays in passport processing led to violent protests on Thursday. Irate passport applicants threw stones at the immigration offices, damaging vehicles and creating chaos in response to the slow service. According to eyewitnesses, the…
IN a televised address on Friday, Kenyan President William Ruto re-appointed several ministers he had sacked the previous week, forming a new government aimed at addressing the grievances of young protesters. The reshuffling came as a direct response to youth-led demonstrations that have been…
Exclusive Networks, a globally trusted cybersecurity specialist for digital infrastructure, today announced it has become the first Distributor Partner to achieve Diamond-Level certification in Infoblox’s Skilled to Secure Partner Program for EMEA as it gears up for growth with a new Infoblox Professional…
