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Globacom leads, MTN, Airtel decline as Nigerian internet subscriptions rise in July

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2 years ago

September 5, 2022

In Nigeria, subscriptions for internet across mobile, fixed and VoIP networks largely driven by locally own Globacom increased to 152 million in July 2022.

According to the latest industry report by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) a total of 1 million new subscriptions were recorded by telecom operators in the month to achieve the new height.

The NCC data showed that the increase in subscriptions for July was driven solely by Globacom, which gained 1.3 million new subscriptions to offset the losses recorded by others. Globacom’s internet subscriptions increased from 39.9 million in June to 41.2 million at the end of July.

The largest internet networks MTN and Airtel suffered a decline in their internet subscription. MTN recorded a 68,177 decline in its internet subscriptions, which brought its database to 63.7 million from the 63.8 million it recorded in June.

Airtel also recorded a decline in its internet customer database. The telecom operators lost 388,307 subscriptions in the month under review, which reduced its database to 41.3 million from 41.7 million in June.

Mobile network operators, MTN, Globacom, Airtel, and 9mobile maintained their dominance of the internet market accounting for 151.4 million of the total subscriptions.

VoIP operators, Smile Communications and Ntel accounted for 366, 271 subscriptions while 14,716 were on fixed wired networks of 21st Century and iPNX. Other internet service providers (ISPs) in the country accounted for 210,597 active subscriptions.

As of January 2022, Nigeria registered approximately 109 million active internet users, which corresponds to about half of the total population. Data from 2021 cannot be directly compared to those from previous years as the sources used by the publisher change.

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Kenya’s ticketing startup BuuPass partners Flexpay for flexible travel payments

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11 hours ago

December 19, 2024

Isaac Dachen

Kenyan digital ticketing startup, BuuPass, has entered into a partnership with goal-based savings platform, Flexpay, to offer customers flexible payment plans ahead of holiday travels as well as simplify travel planning and ease the financial burden of holiday travel for Kenyans.

Co-founder and CEO at Buupass, Sonia Kabra, who unveiled the package at a press conference, said the collaboration between the two platforms will allow travellers to save for their journeys in manageable, interest-free installments over four to 12 weeks.

“Travelers can select their travel dates, book tickets, and pay a small deposit upfront, with the remaining balance spread across weekly or monthly payments,” she said.

“This approach offers a stress-free way for families and large groups to secure their tickets early, helping them avoid last-minute price hikes as fares are locked in.

“By partnering with Flexpay, we’re giving travelers the flexibility to budget for their trips in advance. This initiative aligns with our mission to make travel accessible to everyone, providing a solution that meets customers where they are financially,” said Kabra.

Also speaking at the event, Richard Machomba, CEO and founder of Flexpay, said:

“Flexpay’s mission is to empower individuals by providing accessible financial solutions that make it easier for them to achieve their financial goals.

“By partnering with BuuPass, we’re making travel more accessible and stress-free for Kenyans, especially during the holiday season when expenses can be overwhelming,” Machomba added.

Founded in 2016 by Kabra and Wyclife Omondi, BuuPass is a B2B2C mobility marketplace that enables users to search, compare, and book travel tickets via web, app, or USSD, while its SaaS platform helps bus operators manage their operations, inventory, and sales.

FlexPay, on the other hand, is an online and offline payment gateway that allows merchants to offer interest-free targeted savings to their customers in Africa.

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DR Congo sues tech giant Apple over illegal mineral exploitation

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1 day ago

December 18, 2024

Isaac Dachen

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has filed a criminal case against the European subsidiaries of tech giant, Apple, accusing them of illegal mineral exploitation and allegedly using “blood minerals” in its supply chain.

In the suit filed on Tuesday, the DRC alleges that Apple has bought contraband supplies from the country’s conflict-ladden east and Rwanda, zones in which it allege the materials are mined illegally and then integrated into global supply chains before ending up in tech devices.

The DRC suit specifically mentioned Apple subsidiaries in France and Belgium, accusing the tech giant of using conflict minerals in its supply chain.

The DRC is a major source of tin, tantalum, and tungsten which are used in electronic devices, with some mines controlled by armed groups responsible for human rights violations.

International lawyers representing the African country’s government have accused Apple’s local subsidiaries of taking these minerals from conflict areas and laundering them through international supply chains, with one lawyer telling journalists that Belgium had a moral duty to act given its history of exploiting the country’s resources under colonial rule.

However, in its response, Apple claims it conducts supplier audits and does not directly source primary minerals.

https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1262670-dr-congo-sues-apple-over-alleged-illegal-mineral-exploitation