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Liberia’s Telecommunications Authority (LTA) has deployed two assessment teams to identify telecommunications coverage gaps across 14 counties, identifying 15 potential locations for new mobile network towers under the country’s Universal Access Fund (UAF). The assessment covers communities across Liberia’s western, central and southeastern regions, focusing on areas where limited telecommunications infrastructure continues to restrict access…

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Samuel Nartey George, has been confirmed as Chair of the African Union Specialised Technical Committee on Communication and ICT (AU STC-ICT) during its 6th Ordinary Session in Libreville, Gabon. The appointment gives Ghana a leading role in shaping continental discussions on communication, information and communication technology (ICT)…

Mastercard, in partnership with Interswitch, has announced the launch of Google Pay for eligible Mastercard cardholders in Nigeria, enabling consumers to make secure, convenient and contactless payments using Android devices. The launch represents another milestone in Nigeria’s expanding digital payments ecosystem, giving consumers additional payment options while introducing tokenised mobile payments into everyday transactions. Through…

Google has launched Google Wallet, including Google Pay, in Nigeria, allowing Android and Wear OS users to make digital payments and store essential items on their devices. The service allows users to add supported payment cards from participating financial institutions and make contactless payments at physical stores, as well as payments within apps and on…

Akuna Learning, part of The Akuna Group chaired by Sir Idris Elba, has opened applications for a free artificial intelligence filmmaking programme targeting aspiring and emerging creators in Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and South Africa. The programme, From Script to Screen with AI, is being delivered in collaboration with Google, supported by US$1 million…

MTN Group President and CEO Ralph Mupita has reaffirmed the company’s commitment to strengthening Ghana’s digital infrastructure, financial inclusion and digital sovereignty during a working visit on 26 October 2026. The visit coincides with MTN Ghana’s 30th anniversary of operations in the country. Mupita said Ghana remains an important market for the Group, highlighting MTN’s…

Bathabile Moreki, founder of The Perfume Co Africa (TPC Africa), has launched TPC Africa Mobile, a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in South Africa that provides prepaid connectivity through MTN’s network infrastructure. The service combines mobile voice and data packages with digital payment features, targeting consumers and entrepreneurs. Customers can access TPC Africa Mobile through…

Africa Mobile Networks (AMN) has activated its 2,000th base station in Nigeria, expanding mobile connectivity across previously unserved and underserved communities. The company said recent testing at a dual-band site in Yebu delivered 4G download speeds exceeding 81 Mbps. AMN said its infrastructure now represents 10% of the active tower footprint of Africa’s largest mobile…