Indonesia has blocked web-based access to a popular messaging service and threatened a full ban on the app due to its “terrorism” content, the government said. The communications ministry said in a statement that “so many channels in the (Telegram) service contain radicalism and terrorism… encouragement and tips to assemble bombs or launch attacks” that … Read more
Iran’s judiciary has blocked newly introduced voice calls on Telegram, the most popular messaging app in the country, state media reported on Wednesday. The blockage follows the arrest last month of 12 people who ran popular reformist channels on Telegram, ahead of a presidential election next month. It was not clear if the blockage of … Read more
THE world on February 7th, 2017 marked Safer Internet Day. This day has been set aside to mark safer and better internet for all. THE fact is that the internet is one powerful and marvelous tool that can be used to advance development and enhance learning. It brings the world closer, opens up a world … Read more
Technology, in no doubt, started as a business tool which was hardly seen in our homes. But in recent times, most homes are beginning to adopt its use after realizing the impact it has had on businesses growth over the past few years. People have begun to acquire devices and install IT systems such as … Read more
Connectivity and data center solutions provider, MainOne has called for more African content on the internet to drive education and entrepreneurship According to the company, government can do more by investing in electronic devices to help young entrepreneurs build contents to compete globally. Speaking to Citi Business News at the MainOne Cable Ghana Tema Breakfast … Read more
Internet access and availability are not enough to get people online, says a new Internet Society (www. InternetSociety.org) study released today at the African Peering and Interconnection Forum (AfPIF) taking place 30 August – 1 September in Tanzania. The “Promoting Content in Africa” report reveals that while significant improvements have been made in Internet infrastructure, … Read more