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Ghana is committing US$450 million to expand its digital infrastructure and build domestic artificial intelligence capabilities, Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation Minister Samuel Nartey George has announced. The funding comprises US$200 million for a wider digitalisation programme and a further US$250 million approved by Cabinet for a proposed National AI …
Senegal is preparing a national training programme for public-sector employees as part of efforts to ensure its administration can keep pace with the country’s accelerating digital transformation. The initiative is designed to strengthen the digital capabilities of government personnel and help institutions adapt to new technologies, changing working methods and …
Senegal and The Gambia are moving to turn their digital cooperation agreement into practical programmes, with both countries prioritising connectivity, cybersecurity and skills development as they strengthen their technology partnership. The latest progress followed a working visit to Banjul by Senegal’s Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs, Samba Diouf. The …
Sierra Leone is taking steps to improve digital connectivity for public institutions as the government works to address gaps in last-mile access to the country’s national broadband infrastructure. The Ministry of Information and Communications has partnered with the Sierra Leone Digital Transformation Project (SLDTP) to examine how government facilities can …
Burkina Faso is moving to extend mobile and internet access to 1,000 underserved communities in 2026 as the government steps up efforts to close the country’s digital divide. The expansion is being supported through the Burkina Faso Digital Transformation Acceleration Project (PactDigital), which is working with the government on its …
Angola has introduced a new digital platform for visa applications as the country continues to modernise immigration services and move more procedures online. The Immigration and Foreigners Service (SME) has launched evisa.ao, which replaces the previous online visa portal, smevisa.gov.ao. Users attempting to access the former website are now automatically …
Egypt is strengthening its artificial intelligence ambitions with the launch of the country’s first national AI factory, a new infrastructure initiative designed to support local development and deployment of AI applications. The facility is being developed through a strategic partnership between Vodafone Business and Cassava Technologies, with the two companies …
Kenya is strengthening its cloud computing and digital skills ecosystem through a new collaboration between the Technopolis Development Authority and Amazon Web Services (AWS), with Konza Technopolis set to play a central role in the initiative. The agreement brings together cloud infrastructure development, workforce training, public-sector technology adoption and startup …
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 …
Looping Binary, a Cameroon-based technology company, has introduced LBPay, a new digital payments platform designed to simplify financial transactions and expand access to digital payment services in Cameroon. The platform brings multiple payment options together within a single ecosystem, enabling users to send and receive money, manage digital wallets and …
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. …