SIM registration starts in Togo but is abandoned in Mauritius

On the eve of its next 5G spectrum auction, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly delayed the auction yet again, setting a new timeline for the auction to take place on June 25.

The South African government has revealed plans to close the connectivity coverage gap in rural areas, emphasising this as a key initiative to empower poorer communities and stimulate economic growth.

Burkina Faso has announced the launch of plans to tax e-commerce. Sales of goods and services rendered through e-commerce platforms in Burkina Faso are now subject to value added tax (VAT) for the year 2025.