PURA, Price Floor, Business Economy, Gamcel, QCell, Comium, Africell, Internet, Data Askanwi Gambia PURA, Price Floor, Business Economy, Gamcel, QCell, Comium, Africell, Internet, Data Askanwi Gambia

After Askanwi Exposé, Africell and QCell Cut Data Prices as Gamcel Remains in Breach

After Askanwi blew the whistle yesterday, 6th January 2026, Africell and QCell revised their data tariffs from D130 to D65 per 1GB. This leaves Gamcel as the only telecom operator still charging D130 per 1GB—D55 above the price ceiling set by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA).

Our reporter spoke to PURA and Gamcel about the lack of compliance and if customers will be refunded for overcharging during the first six days of 2026.

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YCell: Is Yonna Group Preparing to Unveil its Takeover of Gamcel with a Rebrand?

The Government’s efforts to privatize Gamtel and outrightly sell Gamcel has been shrouded in mystery for years now. Our reporter took this picture today, 30th September 2025 of a building previously occupied by Yonna Group at Kololi Tavern. The sign is clearly showing Y Cell with a long sign board still covered. More in this news report.

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Gamcel Employees: Salary Restored, But Bigger Issues Remain

Despite assurances from the newly appointed Minister for Communications and Digital Economy, Hon. Lamin Jabbie, that Gamcel staff salaries have been restored to normal, concerns persist over unresolved grievances outlined in a staff petition. More in this parliamentary report.

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