Nigeria implements rapid refund rule for failed airtime and data top-ups
15 January 2026
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) have jointly announced a new regulation set to improve transparency and reliability in mobile top-up transactions.
Starting March 1, 2026, operators are mandated to automatically refund any failed airtime or data top-up within 30 seconds of detection when customers have been charged but did not receive the service.
Find out more Mozambique launches international bid process to extend rural broadband reach
14 January 2026
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Communications and Digital Transformation, has issued a Request for Bids to expand broadband coverage in underserved rural regions as part of the Mozambique Digital Acceleration Project (MDAP). Financed by the World Bank, this initiative aims to boost digital inclusion and connect remote communities across the country.
Funding from the International Development Association (IDA) under Loan/Grant No. IDA-71820-MZ will be directed toward investments in telecommunications services designed to improve broadband access in hard-to-reach areas. The project is structured around three geographic lots: Lot 1 covers the South and Central Zone with 95 localities, Lot 2 encompasses the Central Zone with 101 localities, and Lot 3 targets the North Zone with 105 localities, with the goal of significantly expanding connectivity across these regions.
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DRC authorities threaten sanctions on telecom operators over service quality failures
13 January 2026
In a decisive move to address ongoing telecommunications disruptions, the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Council of Ministers has directed authorities to enforce penalties on mobile and fixed-line operators failing to meet established service quality standards.
During the January 9 meeting, President Félix Tshisekedi emphasized the importance of strict compliance with laws and regulations, urging the sector’s oversight bodies to take necessary measures against operators that violate quality, coverage, and user protection obligations.
Find out more Zimbabwe aims high with ZIMSAT-3 launch
12 January 2026
Zimbabwe accelerates its space technology ambitions with the upcoming launch of ZIMSAT-3, a key initiative under the country's National Development Strategy 2 (NDS 2) for 2026–2030.
This move signals a strategic push toward building a knowledge-based, digitally empowered economy, with satellite connectivity playing a central role in national development efforts.
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