Asset seizures prompt Google Russia to file for bankruptcy
Google’s Russian subsidiary is filing for bankruptcy after the country’s authorities seized its bank accounts, preventing it from continuing operations or paying staff and vendors.
Malaysia’s state-run 5G agency under fire again
Malaysia’s controversial shared network access approach to 5G may have received another setback with rumoured demands for a bigger stake and reviews of the plan from the four largest Malaysian operators, Celcom Axiata Bhd, DiGi Telecommunications, Maxis Bhd and U Mobile.
More fintechs target African consumers and institutions
Two recent announcements underline the continuing drive on the part of fintech groups to bring their technology to African institutions and consumers.
Airtel Africa, MTN Nigeria go live with mobile banking in Nigeria
Airtel Africa and MTN Nigeria have finally launched their mobile banking services in Nigeria.
HUI and Annos tap Vanu for solar base stations in Rwanda
Rwandan firms HUI and Annos have signed agreements with off-grid energy equipment vendor Vanu.
