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
Nepal Telecom has launched an online KYC portal enabling prepaid users to update SIM registration details digitally, aiming to reduce fraud and strengthen regulatory compliance through improved identity verification.
Nepal Telecom has launched anniversary promotions featuring discounted SIM cards, data packages and FTTH installation fee waivers to boost customer engagement and encourage increased data and broadband usage.
Nepal Telecom invited applications for 80 permanent roles across 12 job categories from Junior Technician to Deputy Manager. Candidates can apply online by February 19, with late submissions accepted until February 26 for double fees, as the operator strengthens its technical and managerial workforce.
Ncell has renewed its ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications, reaffirming its leadership in information security and data privacy in Nepal. The renewal validates Ncell’s compliance with global standards, strengthens customer trust, and ensures robust protection of personal and sensitive data across its core operations.
CG Net and Thulo.com have partnered to bring affordable automation tools to Nepal’s SMEs, helping businesses replace manual workflows with structured digital systems. The initiative targets productivity, customer management, and sales efficiency, launching in major cities with plans for nationwide expansion to modernize the SME ecosystem.
UNICEF and Finland launched a child-led photography exhibition in Kathmandu, amplifying children’s voices on education after crisis. Jhalko showcases resilience in earthquake-affected West Rukum and highlights how learning continuity protects wellbeing, restores normalcy, and builds long-term recovery through inclusive, safe education spaces.
AI-generated videos and audio are flooding Nepal’s digital space ahead of the March 5 election, falsely depicting alliances and conversations among political leaders. Weak detection tools, past platform bans, and outdated rules leave voters exposed, turning Nepal’s vote into a real-world test of democracy under deepfake pressure.
Nepal Telecom will roll out 1 Gbps FTTH connectivity in Omsatiya Rural Municipality under a new three-phase agreement. The project will connect municipal offices, health posts, and community schools, advancing Nepal’s goal of nationwide high-speed internet and strengthening digital access in rural areas.
Nepal Telecom has approved a Rs 30 per share cash dividend from its FY2024/25 profits. The company posted Rs 3.819bn in revenue and Rs 600m in profit, with management signaling potential bonus shares ahead, as it prepares for capital needs tied to the MEGA project and rising data demand.
Nepal Telecom has cancelled a Rs5bn billing system tender, removing Huawei as the country prepares for standalone 5G. Officials cite procurement law flaws and competition concerns, while critics point to geopolitical pressure. The move follows corruption probes and signals a shift away from long-standing Chinese technology partnerships.