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Kenya and Rwanda's decision to become visa-free for every African is not enough for a borderless Africa

Bolu Abiodun

3 weeks ago

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Kenya and Rwanda's decision to become visa-free for every African is not enough for a borderless Africa

Removing visa restrictions is a great first step to encouraging intra-African travel and trade. Nonetheless, obstacles like expensive transportation costs exist. Here's why Rwanda and Kenya's visa-free policies are insufficient.

Bolu Abiodun

3 weeks ago

Governance & Policy

President Ruto: Kenyans will transact using fingerprints and iris by December 2023

Kenya will launch digital IDs by December 2023, enabling residents to transact and identify themselves using data from their fingerprint and iris.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

1 month ago

Governance & Policy

Kenya opens its first smartphone factory with retail prices starting from KSh 7,499

Kenya has opened its first smartphone assembly plant in Athi River, Machakos, to produce low-cost 4G-enabled phones. Retail pricing for the devices starts from KSh 7,499 ($49.81).

Victoria Fakiya

1 month ago

Governance & Policy

12 landmark policies that have shaped Nigeria's tech ecosystem over the years

Nigeria's tech space has come a long way since 1960, and while we have innovative individuals and companies to thank, there wouldn't be a tech space without some policies, 12 of which you can find in this article.

Bolu Abiodun

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

Bosun Tijani unveils plan to equip 3 million Nigerians with tech skills by 2027

@FMoCDENigeria has unveiled plans to equip 3 million Nigerians with tech skills. It plans to retain 1.5 million in the country, while the remaining can explore global opportunities.

Bolu Abiodun

2 months ago

Governance & Policy

Somali government bans TikTok, Telegram to combat misinformation

The Somali government has announced that it will ban TikTok, Telegram, and 1Xbet, an online betting site, to combat and stop indecent activities and propaganda for extremism.

Victoria Fakiya

3 months ago

Governance & Policy

Kaduna State bids to woo investors and innovators, as it becomes the first state to domesticate the Nigerian Startup Act

The Kaduna State government has signed a law domesticating the Nigeria Startup Act. But how effective will that be in driving the development of startups in the state?

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 months ago

Governance & Policy

Daunting tasks ahead as Bosun Tijani is confirmed minister of communications, innovation, and the digital economy

Bosun Tijani steps into a landmark role as Nigeria's Minister of Communications. From managing expectations from different parts of the tech industry to navigating bureaucratic red tape, his challenges are multifaceted.

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Governance & Policy

Kobo360 Founder, Obi Ozor, joins Enugu State cabinet as Commissioner for Transport

Kobo 360 founder, Obi Ozor, has been sworn in as the Commissioner for Transport in Enugu state a week after Bosun Tijani was included in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's ministerial list.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 months ago

Governance & Policy

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets ministerial nomination for President Tinubu's cabinet

CcHUB's Bosun Tijani gets nominated as minister for President Tinubu's cabinet.

Emmanuel Paul

4 months ago

Governance & Policy

Senegalese communications minister announces a second Internet shutdown in 2023

Senegal has cut off Internet access in the country to curb the spread of "hateful social media messages" on social media.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

4 months ago

Governance & Policy

High Court indefinitely suspends Kenya's Finance Act 2023

A judge has suspended Kenya's Finance Act after some lawmakers filed a suit challenging its constitutionality.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

5 months ago

Governance & Policy

Investors believe floating the naira could drive venture capital investments in Nigeria

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently announced it would be operating a floating exchange rate. In this article, we explore its potential impact on venture capital investments in the country.

Chimgozirim Nwokoma

5 months ago

Governance & Policy

Uganda to provide Internet access to over 1.5 million refugees to help them develop digital skills

The Ugandan government has partnered with the World Bank to provide Internet access to Uganda's refugee communities. This collaboration will reportedly help over 1.5 million refugees improve their digital and employability skills.

Victoria Fakiya

5 months ago

Governance & Policy

Kenya’s telcos partner China’s mobile device dealer, Shenzhen, to launch locally assembled smartphones

Safaricom and Jamii Telecommunications have partnered with China’s mobile device dealer, Shenzhen, to support the establishment of a low-cost smartphone manufacturing facility in Kenya.

Victoria Fakiya

5 months ago

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