from YAO YUANHUI in Guangzhou, CHINA GUANGZHOU – AFRICAN students are leaving China in droves as the death toll from the coronavirus (COVID-19) wreaking havoc in the Asian country soars above 2 000. The university students’ travel back home however has taken a blow after it emerged airlines were taking advantage of the situation […]

by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG – SOUTH Africa has a remarkable ability to bounce back from events that seem insurmountable at the time. In addition, its information and communications technology (ICT) industry has invested considerable resources in building a local web that is much more responsive, robust and resilient than previous years. This […]

from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria ABUJA – MOBILE network operators in Nigeria are under probe over the increasing rate of drop calls. The Senate, which has opened investigations, has proposed the refunding of clients affected by the inconvenience. The Senate committees on Communications, Trade and Investment are conducting public hearings. Senate President, Ahmad […]