Cameroon hires biometric firm AUGENTIC to issue ID cards

In a deal with AWS, IBM has expanded software availability to 92 countries through the AWS Marketplace, including a plethora of nations across Africa.

The company said the increase in data was led by improved data bundle offerings, wide network coverage and enhanced capacity.

The decision to ban Starlink comes after the government expressed concerns about national security and unfair competition.

The 'Makerspace Mobile' initiative, which is primarily backed by the French Institute of Cameroon and Ascent Media, began recently in the economic hub of Douala.

The facility will ensure the country's sovereignty over the data created by the eVisa system, safeguard consular data, and modernise internal operations.

The telco presented its digital human rights policy to stakeholders amid rising online abuse in the country.

The telco says Cameroon is still afflicted by persisting gender disparities that disadvantage women and girls and hinder them from benefiting from technology.

Overall fintech revenue growth increased by 21.8% year-on-year, with other key developments proving their worth.

The additional funds will help Cameroon reach its objective of covering the country with 5,000 video surveillance cameras linked to 17 control centres, according to the government.

Cameroonian advocacy group, Civic Watch, will meet to discuss strategies to counter online risks to elections as the central African nation prepares for polls next year.

Minette Libom Li Likeng, Cameroon's minister of posts and telecoms, has asked for a probe in order to protect customers in the future.