Netflix Reportedly Axes Free Mobile Plan in Kenya: A Bold Move Or Risky Gamble?

by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, Benzinga Editor Netflix, Inc. NFLX+0.36%+ Free Alerts is reportedly concluding its free mobile plan in Kenya, which has authorized users to access a quarter of its shows and movies without spending over the past two years. It did not say how many subscribers it had added as a consequence of the strategy, designed to recruit new paying users,…

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Netflix Reportedly Axes Free Mobile Plan in Kenya: A Bold Move Or Risky Gamble?

by Nabaparna Bhattacharya, Benzinga Editor Netflix, Inc. NFLX+0.36%+ Free Alerts is reportedly concluding its free mobile plan in Kenya, which has authorized users to access a quarter of its shows and movies without spending over the past two years. It did not say how many subscribers it had added as a consequence of the strategy, designed to recruit new paying users,…

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UN Calls Africa for Closing Internet Connectivity and Digital Governance Gap

Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday. With the Internet holding a critical role in navigating these complexities, the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum hosted by the Government of Japan is under the…

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UN Calls Africa for Closing Internet Connectivity and Digital Governance Gap

Against a backdrop of growing geopolitical tensions, proliferating crises and widening inequalities, the challenges facing the global community in reaching the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development are vast, the UN said on Monday. With the Internet holding a critical role in navigating these complexities, the 18th annual Internet Governance Forum hosted by the Government of Japan is under the…

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Tanzania President Samia becomes first woman to be conferred honorary doctorate by JNU

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was conferred an honorary doctorate by Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to be bestowed with the honour.President Hassan arrived in India on a four-day visit on Sunday.Hassan, the first woman president of Tanzania, went down memory lane to share her journey — from being born in a humble family in…

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World Mental Health Day 2023: Date, Theme, Importance, Facts, Celebration

World Mental Health Day highlights the significance of comprehensive help for people confronting both long-term physical illnesses and related mental health issues World Mental Health Day is observed yearly on October 10, to bring issues to light regarding the mental health of people globally. The day is intended to make us more aware of our psychological well-being and the…

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Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023: Powering Digital Africa

Huawei and GSMA Intelligence held the Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023 in Dubai today. The event brought together African telecom regulators, industry organizations, carriers, think tanks, and industry partners to discuss a wide range of topics, including expanding mobile coverage, increasing 4G uptake, and managing the region’s evolution towards 5G. Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President…

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IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years

The IMF and World Bank gather in Morocco Monday for their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years, under pressure to reform to better aid poor nations blighted by debt and climate change. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank traditionally hold their annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors outside their Washington headquarters every…

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Tanzania our closest, biggest partner in Africa: PM at MoU exchange event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Exchange programme, stressed that Tanzania is the biggest and the closest partner of India in the entire Africa, noting that today marks a historic day in India-Tanzania relations. “Today is a historic day in the relations between India and Tanzania. Today we are trying our age-old friendship into a Strategic Partnership,” he…

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Tanzania our closest, biggest partner in Africa: PM at MoU exchange event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Exchange programme, stressed that Tanzania is the biggest and the closest partner of India in the entire Africa, noting that today marks a historic day in India-Tanzania relations. “Today is a historic day in the relations between India and Tanzania. Today we are trying our age-old friendship into a Strategic Partnership,” he…

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