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Sierra Leone is taking a historic step toward becoming a regional leader in the fourth industrial revolution, as the Ministry of Communication, Technology and Innovation officially launches the development of its first-ever National Artificial Intelligence Strategy. This landmark initiative, created in collaboration with the World Bank Group, is designed to …
South Africa is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its digital landscape, as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) unveils a comprehensive three-year strategy to revitalize public sector IT. This ambitious roadmap seeks to turn the State IT Agency (SITA) into a high-performance engine of innovation, ensuring …
In a landmark move for Southern Africa’s telecommunications sector, MTN Zambia has officially launched the continent’s first 5G Penta-Band Indoor Solution. This cutting-edge deployment represents a major leap forward in the nation’s digital transformation journey, specifically designed to eliminate connectivity “dead zones” and bring ultra-fast, reliable internet into the heart …
Oracle expanded its African cloud infrastructure footprint with the launch of a new cloud region in Casablanca, Morocco, marking a significant step in the company’s push to strengthen digital transformation capabilities across the continent. The Casablanca cloud region is Oracle’s latest investment in Africa and is expected to provide businesses, …
Cameroon has upgraded its national voter registration system through a biometric infrastructure rollout aimed at improving electoral transparency, reducing duplication, and strengthening trust in electoral processes. The system, deployed in partnership with technology providers Laxton and Veridos, has enabled the registration of more than 8 million citizens ahead of national …
Nigeria is calling for deeper cooperation among African nations to strengthen the continent’s artificial intelligence capabilities and reduce dependence on foreign technology infrastructure as global competition around AI intensifies. The appeal was made by Kashifu Abdullahi, Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), warning that Africa risks remaining …
Madagascar is pushing ahead with the rollout of its national digital identity programme despite facing significant operational and logistical challenges during implementation. The project, supported by biometric technology company Laxton, is a central part of the country’s broader digital transformation strategy aimed at modernising public administration and improving access to …
Kenya is strengthening its partnership with Oracle Corporation as the country accelerates plans to expand local cloud infrastructure and build a stronger pipeline of digital talent. The renewed collaboration was highlighted during high-level talks between Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and an Oracle delegation led by …
South Africa is intensifying efforts to modernise public sector technology systems following a high-level meeting between Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi and newly appointed State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Managing Director Magatho Mello. The discussions focused on advancing the country’s digital government agenda and improving the delivery of …
Southern African countries are increasing investment in cross-border digital infrastructure projects as governments seek to improve connectivity, strengthen cloud capacity and support regional economic integration. Recent agreements involving Namibia and Botswana highlight growing efforts to expand fibre networks and modernise telecommunications infrastructure across the region. The projects are expected to …
Ghana is strengthening cybersecurity regulations for financial institutions as the country’s digital payments sector continues to grow rapidly. New directives introduced by financial regulators aim to improve cyber resilience across banks, fintech companies and mobile money operators amid increasing concerns over online fraud and data breaches. The updated measures require …
Zambia is accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and online public services as the government intensifies efforts to modernise administration systems and expand internet access across the country. Authorities have in recent weeks renewed focus on strengthening the country’s digital backbone infrastructure, with officials describing connectivity as a key driver of …