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Zambia is stepping up efforts to strengthen civil registration and access to legal identity, with authorities in Muchinga Province expanding digital registration services in Lavushimanda District. The initiative, being implemented by the Department of National Registration, Passport and Citizenship (DNRPC), is designed to make it easier for residents to obtain …
Google is expanding its artificial intelligence and cloud computing investments across Africa, unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at strengthening digital infrastructure, developing local talent and helping businesses build AI-powered solutions. The announcements were made during Google Cloud’s inaugural Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, where the technology company outlined five …
Samsung South Africa has introduced a new QR code payment feature, giving Galaxy smartphone users another way to pay for purchases without relying on physical bank cards. The feature, called Scan to Pay, has been added to Samsung’s digital wallet and is designed to make checkout faster and more convenient. …
Tanzania is stepping up efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into the workplace, with the government positioning the technology as a tool for improving productivity and strengthening the skills of the country’s workforce rather than eliminating jobs. The government’s position was outlined by Dr Hussein Mohammed Omari, Deputy Permanent Secretary in …
Tanzania’s ambition to build a modern, knowledge-driven economy by 2050 will depend increasingly on its ability to equip citizens with the technical and digital skills needed to navigate a rapidly changing world of work. The growing use of artificial intelligence, automation, robotics and other digital technologies is reshaping industries and …
Mauritius has launched a national programme to improve cybersecurity and artificial intelligence awareness among secondary school students, as the country seeks to prepare young people for an increasingly digital economy. The initiative, introduced by Mauritius Telecom in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Human Resources, is designed to give …
Kenya is strengthening its cybersecurity capabilities through closer cooperation with the United Kingdom as the government works to build a more coordinated national system for protecting critical digital infrastructure. Kenyan and British officials met in Nairobi this week to deepen cooperation on cybersecurity, with discussions focused on strengthening institutional capacity, …
Nigeria has introduced a new National Digital Cloud Policy aimed at strengthening its domestic cloud infrastructure and positioning the country as a major hub for digital services across West Africa and the wider sub-Saharan African market. The policy provides a framework for expanding cloud and data-centre capacity, encouraging private investment …
Nigeria’s telecommunications operators will be required to allocate dedicated funding for cybersecurity under new requirements introduced by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), as regulators seek to strengthen the resilience of critical communications infrastructure. The directive forms part of an updated Guidance Note on the Implementation of the Cyber Resilience Framework …
Mauritius is positioning its financial services sector to capture a larger share of the expanding digital payments market by using its Payment Intermediary Services (PIS) licence as a platform for fintech companies targeting Africa and international markets. The licence, issued by the Financial Services Commission (FSC), allows approved businesses to …
African countries are facing growing pressure to balance technological advancement with digital sovereignty as artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G infrastructure become central to global geopolitical competition. The debate, highlighted in a recent analysis by Les Afriques, argues that control over data, AI models and digital standards is increasingly shaping international …
Technology industry leaders in Mauritius are urging the government to place digital transformation and public sector modernisation at the centre of future budgetary priorities, arguing that smarter governance will be essential to boosting productivity, attracting investment and strengthening the country’s economic competitiveness. The call comes amid ongoing discussions about the …