Tag: digital economy
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China Tightens Oversight of Internet Platform Pricing Practices
New Rules Aim to Protect Consumers and Merchants China has issued regulatory measures targeting how internet platform operators manage pricing-related activities. The new guidelines are designed to safeguard the interests of both consumers and merchants, ensuring that platform-affiliated companies do not impose unreasonable restrictions on how merchants set prices for goods and services sold on…
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Zambia Boosts Digital Connectivity with USD 107M Airtel Network Expansion
Zambia Accelerates Digital Growth with Major Airtel Network Expansion The Ministry of Technology and Science of Zambia recently highlighted a significant leap forward in the country’s digital ambitions: a USD 107 million network expansion by Airtel. This strategic investment targets key sites, including Nyumba Yanga and the Chalala (Shantumbu) Airtel towers, to strengthen coverage, reduce…
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Namibia’s Calling Costs Drop as Internet Usage Surges: A Mobile Era Shift
Overview: A Shift in Namibian Communication Habits Namibians spent about 46,357 hours talking on the phone from July to September this year, totaling roughly 2.8 million minutes. The price tag for those voice minutes reached N$659 million, painting a clear picture: traditional voice calls remain costly, while digital communication is gaining ground. The latest figures…
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Nigeria’s Telecoms Rally: 5.78% Real Growth in Q3 2025
Key takeaways Nigeria’s telecommunications sector demonstrated resilience in the third quarter of 2025, recording a real growth rate of 5.78 percent despite a modest quarterly dip. The latest data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) shows that the industry continues to be a major driver of economic activity, contributing to job creation, digital inclusion,…
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Telecom Sector Posts 5.78% Real Growth in Q3 2025: Nigeria’s Resilient Digital Boom
Overview: A Quiet but Solid Expansion Nigeria’s telecommunications sector delivered a noteworthy performance in the third quarter of 2025, recording a real growth rate of 5.78 percent. This comes despite a modest quarterly dip, underscoring the sector’s resilience and its critical role in driving digital transformation across the economy. The latest release from the National…
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Nigeria’s Telecom Sector Posts 5.78% Real Growth in Q3 2025, Defying Dips
Summary: A resilient telecom sector amid modest quarterly dip Nigeria’s telecommunications sector delivered a notable performance in the third quarter of 2025, recording a real growth rate of 5.78 percent despite a modest quarterly dip. The latest figures from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) highlight the sector’s resilience as digital services become more embedded…
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Namibia Launches eSIM Technology to Boost Digital Connectivity
Namibia Embraces a New Era of Digital Connectivity Namibia has taken a significant step toward modernizing its telecommunications landscape with the launch of eSIM (embedded SIM) technology. This move is part of a broader strategy to improve network flexibility, simplify device setup, and accelerate access to digital services for individuals and businesses across the country.…
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India-Australia-Canada Forge Trilateral Tech & Innovation Partnership at G20
New Trilateral Partnership Unveiled on the Global Stage Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a landmark trilateral partnership among India, Australia, and Canada during a high-profile meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the sidelines of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. The move signals a concerted…
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Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential for Faster Long-Term Growth
Overview: Africa’s Path to Faster Long-Term Growth Economies across Africa face a mix of headwinds and opportunities as global conditions evolve. With inflation cooling and global long-term rates potentially easing, the continent could poisedly harness faster long-term growth. Unlocking Africa’s economic potential means leveraging commodity booms, expanding inclusion in global value chains, and implementing reform…
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What Marcos Can Do to Accelerate Growth in 2025: Policy Measures for a Slower Economy
Rising to the Challenge: Why Growth Slowed in 2024 The latest third-quarter GDP figure of 4% underscored a fragility in the Philippine economy, with external headwinds, supply disruptions, and domestic bottlenecks dampening momentum. To restore confidence and lift growth above the 5% target, the Marcos administration must adopt a coordinated set of policy actions that…