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Uber Denies Ban on Older Cars: Uber has rubbished a report that vehicles older than three years are going to be removed from the platform after the introduction of new rules for previously unregistered vehicles. According to Uber, the new…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has ordered the immediate reactivation of phone lines that were blocked due to issues related to the verification of National Identification Numbers (NINs) linked to Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs).  This directive comes in response to…

Business travel data security tips: Traveling for work can open employees up to a new host of security threats.  The threats range from insecure Wi-Fi networks, and infected public charging ports, to Bluetooth attacks.  Also, the volume of personal information…

Google Adds South African Markers: Google has introduced a unique highlight label that separates some South African businesses from others in organic search results. This development is part of Google’s efforts to comply with the Competition Commission’s remedial actions.  It…

Telkom Appoints New Corporate Head: South African group Telkom has appointed the new chief corporate affairs officer to strengthen its corporate reputation and stakeholder engagement and craft a turnaround strategy. Telkom Appoints New Corporate Head Mpho McNamee will look after…

Telcos Start Final SIM Disconnection: Nigerian telecommunications companies (Telcos) have blocked millions of phone lines from making and receiving calls. This is in line with the directives from the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).  Telcos Start Final SIM Disconnection The government…

Google has gone public to apologize for the loss of passwords as a result of its update, which affected around 15 million Windows users by deleting stored passwords in its Chrome browser.  Panic presently runs high amongst the user base…

MTN NIN-SIM Link Issues: Many affected MTN customers have flooded the company’s offices nationwide.  The affected subscribers voiced their frustration and disappointment over the recent blocking of their phone numbers by the telecom giant. MTN NIN-SIM Link Issues This development…

Automakers Sold Driver Data Cheaply: Senators call on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate automakers selling customers’ driving data to brokers who then sell to insurance companies. Associates from Sen. Wyden’s office investigated the three automakers concerning the matter. The…

Microsoft accuses Google and AWS of engaging in misconduct regarding cloud licensing practices.  The accusation is part of a lengthening history of reports relating to competition and regulatory scrutiny concerning fair competition within the cloud computing environment.  Microsoft has expressed…