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Andrew Christian

Andrew is a reporter, analyst and features journalist investigating the forces shaping Africa's digital economy.
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Reforms give Ethiopia’s startup scene a fighting chance

Over the past couple of years, the government has set up a fund for innovation, approved a policy on Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI), created the Digital Ethiopia 2025 plan, and started preparing a Startup Act.

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A top-tier South African telco is handing over control of its assets

Cell C has had sustainability challenges since entering the market in 2001, and struggled to match investments by its closest rivals.

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Starlink’s early arrival in Ghana stirs controversy

Starlink operations in Ghana have been declared illegal by the National Communications Authority, Ghana's telco regulator.

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Taking the bait, Starlink gears to launch in South Africa

South Africa's telecoms regulator has discreetly granted "type approval" certificates to three local companies authorised by Starlink.

Opinion

As drones take off in Africa, familiar concerns linger

It is quite concerning that drones while having the potential to drive economic development, can also be weaponised and utilised by insurgents, terrorists, and criminal networks.

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U.K. govt introduces fresh visa rules to further control migration

To reduce net immigration, the U.K. has announced a new set of measures for people with plans to move to the country.

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OneWeb looks to rival regulation-hit Starlink in South Africa

OneWeb, owned by satellite operator Eutelsat, is set to introduce its low-earth orbit (LEO) broadband service in South Africa.

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Sam Altman officially resumes CEO role at OpenAI

Sam Altman has returned to Open AI as CEO, barely a fortnight after being ousted by the board at the artificial intelligence startup

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SA’s telecoms authority cracks down on Starlink, declares service illegal

Elon Musk's satellite internet service must register as a company to have a legal presence in South Africa and cede 30% of equity to economically disadvantaged groups.

Opinion

Next-gen connectivity wants attention in Africa’s broadband discourse

Operators are increasingly investing in expensive internet infrastructure to unlock economic growth, but adoption generally remains slow.

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MPost ditches Kenya for Rwanda, switches base to Kigali

Amidst complaints Kenya is becoming tax-intensive for tech upstarts, Rwanda is cultivating a reputation as Africa's unofficial tech launchpad.

Opinion

As the new CEO of Binance, Richard Teng faces an uneasy task turning fortunes around

Changpeng Zhao's successor has a pivotal role to play in restoring Binance's reputation and preparing the crypto industry for a compliance-forward era.

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