The Angolan government and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have inaugurated the Luanda Science and Technology Park (Luanda Tech), a flagship facility aimed at strengthening research, innovation and entrepreneurship as part of the country’s strategy to diversify its economy. The new park forms part of the $100 million Science and …
Cybersecurity takes centre stage as South Africa modernises its ports
As South Africa accelerates the digital transformation of its ports, industry experts are warning that cybersecurity must evolve alongside new technologies to safeguard trade and supply chain operations. Port infrastructure is becoming increasingly connected through digital systems that integrate cargo handling equipment, terminal operations, logistics providers and shipping platforms. While …
Uganda launches prototype showcase to boost digital ID and public infrastructure innovation
Uganda has unveiled the Government Systems Prototype Showcase, a national initiative designed to accelerate homegrown innovation in digital identity, civil registration and digital public infrastructure (DPI) as the country advances its digital transformation agenda. Led by the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, the program invites startups, software developers, innovation …
Gabon Introduces New Digital Laws to Modernise Payments and Public Records
Gabon has taken another step in its digital transformation journey by adopting two new legal measures designed to modernise electronic payments and establish a comprehensive framework for managing digital records across public institutions. The reforms form part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen digital governance and reduce reliance on …
Liquid Technologies Backs Tanzania’s Push for a Digitally Driven Economy
Technology provider Liquid Technologies has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania’s digital transformation agenda following high-level discussions with government officials on expanding the country’s digital infrastructure and connectivity. The engagement focused on identifying opportunities for public-private collaboration as Tanzania advances its long-term strategy to modernise government services, strengthen digital infrastructure …
Ethiopia Intensifies Cybersecurity Drive to Safeguard Growing Digital Economy
Ethiopia is stepping up efforts to protect its expanding digital infrastructure as government officials warn that stronger cybersecurity measures are essential to sustaining the country’s technology-driven economic transformation. Speaking at an international conference on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence in Addis Ababa, senior government officials outlined a series of initiatives aimed …
Burundi Unveils BurundiPay to Accelerate Digital Payments and Financial Inclusion
Burundi has taken a major step toward modernising its financial sector with the launch of BurundiPay, a national instant payment platform designed to enable real-time transfers and payments across banks, microfinance institutions and mobile money providers. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the country’s digital transformation agenda and aims …
Somalia Accelerates Nationwide IPv6 Migration to Strengthen Digital Infrastructure
Somalia is advancing plans to modernize its internet infrastructure through a nationwide transition to Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), a move aimed at supporting future digital growth and improving the country’s connectivity capabilities. The initiative forms part of broader efforts to build a resilient and scalable digital ecosystem capable of …
Togo scales national digital identity system as MOSIP platform reaches millions
Togo has significantly expanded its national digital identity programme, positioning itself as one of the leading adopters of large-scale digital identity infrastructure in West Africa. The system, built on the MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) architecture, has now issued unique identification numbers to millions of citizens, marking a major …
Côte d’Ivoire Treasury Moves Closer to Acquiring Strategic Digital Payment Platforms
ABIDJAN — Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury is advancing efforts to take ownership of two key digital payment platforms used for collecting public revenues and processing government payments, in a move aimed at reducing costs and strengthening state control over critical financial infrastructure. The platforms, Trésor Pay and Trésor Money, currently play …
Zambia Strengthens Digital Sovereignty Strategy Through Huawei AI Partnership
LUSAKA — Zambia has intensified its drive for digital sovereignty after signing a strategic partnership with Chinese technology company Huawei to develop artificial intelligence infrastructure, sovereign cloud services and a national data centre aimed at keeping critical government data within the country. The agreement, signed between the SMART Zambia Institute …
Burkina Faso Launches Online IT Certification Platform in Latest Digital Transformation Drive
Burkina Faso has accelerated its public sector digitalization efforts with the introduction of a fully online system for Information Technology Technical Certification (ATI) applications, marking another milestone in the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. Under a directive issued by the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications through the …












