Somalia approves historic cyber-crime legislation
27 August 2025
Somalia has taken a significant stride towards safeguarding its digital infrastructure by approving a pioneering cyber-crime Bill, which received endorsement from Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and the federal cabinet.
The legislation was meticulously drafted and presented by Somalia’s Ministry of Communications and Technology under the leadership of Minister Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali.
Find out more African telecom leaders call for adoption of regional internet resilience framework
22 August 2025
As internet disruptions continue to challenge the continent, African telecom leaders have urged governments and regulators to adopt and implement a Model Framework for Building Regional Internet Resilience.
The initiative has garnered endorsements from key organisations including the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the Internet Society, and the African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC).
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9mobile rebrands as T2
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21 August 2025
Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), operating under the brand name 9mobile, has announced the commencement of its transition to a new identity: T2. This rebranding marks a strategic move aimed at enhancing the company's image and competitiveness within Nigeria’s increasingly crowded telecoms sector.
Obafemi Banigbe, Managing Director of 9mobile, explained that the new brand represents more than just a logo change; it signifies a complete evolution of the company's purpose, values, and approach to creating value.
Find out more Vodacom to invest ZAR620 million in Mpumalanga
07 August 2025
Vodacom has announced plans to invest ZAR620 million in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province during the 2025–26 financial year, in response to growing demand for improved connectivity.
This new commitment brings the company's total investment in the region to ZAR1 billion over the past two years, reflecting its ongoing focus on expanding digital access in deep rural areas.
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