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Making the 5G Switch: The Business Benefits of 5G

As 2022 gets into full swing, many business owners are considering how they can give their tech setup a refresh. 5G first hit the UK’s shores in May 2019, but it’s taken a while for the rollout to expand enough to make it a viable commercial option. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of business mobile expert […]

U.S. Adds E-Commerce Sites Operated by Tencent, Alibaba to 'Notorious Markets' List

E-commerce sites operated by China’s Tencent Holdings Ltd and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd were included on the U.S. government’s latest “notorious markets” list, the U.S. Trade Representative’s office said on Thursday. The list identifies 42 online markets and 35 physical markets that are reported to engage in or facilitate substantial trademark counterfeiting or copyright piracy. […]

Six African Countries to Receive mRNA Vaccine Technology in WHO Project

The World Health Organization said on Friday six African countries – Egypt, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa and Tunisia – would be the first on the continent to receive the technology needed to produce mRNA vaccines. The technology transfer project, launched last year, aims to help low- and middle-income countries manufacture mRNA vaccines at scale […]

EU Challenges China at WTO over Telecom Patent Protection

The European Union launched a legal challenge against China at the World Trade Organization on Friday over what it says is a Chinese failure to allow European companies to protect their patents for telecoms technology. The European Commission, which filed the challenge on behalf of the EU’s 27 members, said EU companies were being prevented […]

Huawei to Invest $632 Million to Build New Digital Energy HQ in Shenzhen

Huawei Technologies will spend 4 billion yuan ($632.52 million) to build a new headquarters and R&D centre for its digital power unit, according to local media reports, as the Chinese telecoms giant diversifies amid U.S. pressure. Huawei Digital Power signed an agreement on Thursday with the local government of the southern metropolis of Shenzhen, where […]

Spotify to Acquire Two Major Podcast Companies

Famous music streaming platform, Spotify, is seeking the expansion of its podcast branch with the acquisition of two podcast tech platforms, Chartable and Podsights, in an announcement made on Wednesday.  While the final acquisition price has yet to be released, the acquisition step marks as a first towards the first significant buy-out the Swedish company […]

Amazon Accepts Visa Credit Cards in Global Truce over Fees

Amazon.com Inc has reached agreement with Visa Inc to accept its credit cards across its network, ending a standoff between the two that threatened to disrupt e-commerce payments and deal a blow to the U.S.-based payments processor. Details of the deal were not disclosed but Visa and other payments cards have faced increased pressure about […]

What’s happening in Comium Gambia? Something’s cooking!

Ever since Monty Mobile, the leading value-added service (VAS) and technological solutions provider, took over the management of Comium Gambia, something has been cooking… Let’s wait and see how Monty Mobile will revolutionize Comium Gambia with its innovative solutions. With over 20 years of experience in the business, expectations are high for this Gambia operator.By […]

Africa’s Tech Startups Could Secure $90 Bln Funding, Report Finds

In a report released by the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, Africa could be taking the lead in securing whopping funding exceeding $90 billion by 2030 for tech startups, once policymakers drive growth by trailing essential reforms. The British institute estimated in its report a business-as-usual scenario compared to an enhanced policy-environment scenario by […]