The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, in collaboration with the African Union Commission (AUC), has convened a two-day multi-stakeholder consultation to pave the way for the development of Liberia’s National Data Policy. The consultation, which runs from November 13th to 14th, 2025, at the Mamba Point Hotel in Monrovia, brings…
Europe’s telecommunications operators are set to gain access to the bulk of key spectrum coveted also by internet providers, with the backing of an advisory body to the European Commission, people with direct knowledge of the matter said on Wednesday. The issue pits Deutsche Telekom, Orange, TIM, Vodafone and other telecoms companies against Amazon, Apple,…
Philip Morris International (PMI) is stepping up its drive to make smoke-free alternatives accessible across Africa and emerging economies. With millions of smokers still relying on combustible cigarettes, PMI is tackling both affordability and innovation head-on, ensuring the benefits of a smoke-free future reach every corner of the Global South. From cutting-edge, heat-not-burn devices to…
Zero Carbon Charge’s proof-of-concept site near Wolmaransstad Zero Carbon Charge, the company building a network of national off-grid electric vehicle charging stations, said on Wednesday that it plans to begin construction of new sites along the N3 between Johannesburg and Durban and the N1 to Cape Town. This comes as the Development Bank of Southern…
Maritime issues are on the African Union’s radar, but member states must push for a shift from ambition to action. As the African Union’s (AU) Decade of African Seas and Oceans draws to a close, the continent’s leaders should commit to a clear strategy that measures up to current and emerging maritime security threats. In…
Ambassador Bankole Adeoye, the AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, opened the high-level dialogue and underlined the urgency of acting now. “Africa is at the frontline of the climate crisis.(…) The role of the media, represented here by the Federation of African Journalists, is essential in shaping narratives that are accurate, inclusive and…
Under the new law, regulators will be empowered to withdraw or suspend licences if operators violate the legislation. E-hailing drivers in South Africa who fail to comply with new regulations under the National Land Transport Amendment (NLTA) Act could face a two-year prison sentence or a fine of up to R100 000. So says Donald…
Hurricane Kiko, a powerful Category 4 storm, is swirling in the Pacific Ocean and heading west in a direction toward Hawaii. Forecasters warned that swells from the storm could reach the Hawaiian Islands by the end of the weekend and cause life-threatening surf and rip currents. As of 11 p.m. Eastern Time Friday, the…
Tech platforms to be responsible for preventing access to ‘abhorrent technologies’ under reforms announced by Canberra. Published On 2 Sep 20252 Sep 2025 Australia has announced plans to ban apps used for stalking and creating deepfake nudes. Tech platforms will be responsible for preventing access to “nudify” and undetectable online stalking tools under the reforms…
Lebo Mosola takes on the role of talent manager at Dariel. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Software engineering firm Dariel has promoted Lebo Mosola to the role of talent manager, tasking her with reshaping how the company attracts, develops and retains top tech talent. This will be crucial as SA’s shortage of skilled software engineers is reaching…
