Africa's internet blackout costs increase fivefold to $1.74 billion
The region, putting 84.8 million users offline for 30,785 hours, racked up $1.74 billion in economic losses
Andrew Christian
Remedial Health CEO on Nigeria's surging drug costs: A crucial moment for healthtech
In the last six months, two multinational pharmaceutical companies, GSK and Sanofi exited the Nigerian market, Samuel Okwuada comments on what it means for the healthtech sector.
Crypto cyberhack losses halved in 2023
The amount of hacks remains stable, but the value of the losses incurred is plummeting
Nigeria slowly walks back two-year-old ban on crypto
The country's financial regulator introduced restrictions on crypto transactions in February 2021
SpaceX's Starlink has gone live in Eswatini
The landlocked country is the eighth African market to receive the service
Despite tough economics, Africa’s smartphone market stays resilient
Chinese maker Transsion—known for its Infinix, Tecno, and Itel brands— retains its top position in the market
Fears loom over internet access towards elections in DRC
It's uncertain how the incumbent administration, led by Felix Tshisekedi, will treat political dissension and handle freedom of speech online