Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology news and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Technology News and insights in the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa
Ncell has proposed an IPO and higher Nepalese ownership as part of efforts to secure licence renewal beyond 2029. The operator is seeking regulatory certainty to invest in 5G and fibre, urging equal treatment with Nepal Telecom and a mutually beneficial resolution with the government.
Nepal has released a draft Electronic Commerce Directive to regulate online shopping through mandatory registration, digital payments, data protection, and grievance mechanisms. The proposal strengthens consumer rights, introduces compliance oversight, and aims to formalize and modernize the country’s growing eCommerce ecosystem.
Orange Jordan and JoPACC have partnered to strengthen fintech innovation and digital skills in Jordan through training, applied projects, and incubator support. The MoU aims to empower Coding Academy graduates, accelerate real-world fintech solutions, and support sustainable growth of Jordan’s digital and financial ecosystem.
African startups raised $3.2 billion in 2025, rebounding strongly after two years of decline. Energy and fintech led funding growth as investors backed larger, later-stage companies with proven models, signalling renewed confidence in Africa’s maturing tech ecosystem.
Akash Digital TV has launched Akash Go, a new OTT platform offering live sports, films and web series, including BPL 2026 and LaLiga. Available to all users, the service features flexible plans, multi-device streaming and a companion app for DTH subscribers.
AAAB and Aleph have partnered to boost Bangladesh’s digital advertising ecosystem through training, certifications, leadership development, and ethical standards. The collaboration aims to professionalize industry practices, enhance skills and transparency, and connect local agencies with global platforms and opportunities.
Summit Group plans to enter Bangladesh’s data centre market by leveraging its gas-based power assets and nationwide fibre network. The group aims to deliver capacity within 18 months, despite sustainability concerns and political risks, as rising data demand and new data protection rules drive local infrastructure growth.
Tunisian and Algerian public broadcasters have signed a cooperation agreement to accelerate the shift from analogue to digital radio. The partnership focuses on DAB+, digital platforms, archive digitisation and staff training, supporting broader efforts to modernise public radio services across North Africa.
Robi Axiata has pulled out of Bangladesh’s 700 MHz spectrum auction after a strategic review, citing timing and network priorities. The move leaves Grameenphone as the only bidder, prompting the regulator to revise auction rules to limit spectrum concentration and maintain competition.
LPTIC has appointed Ali bin Gharbia as its new board chairman following a formal and legally compliant handover in Tripoli. The transition aims to ensure continuity, institutional stability, and continued progress toward developing Libya’s telecommunications sector in line with public interest goals.