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Moroccan super app ORA Technologies has expanded its Series A funding round to $10 million after securing an additional $2 million from domestic investors, marking one of the country’s largest locally financed early-stage technology investments. The latest funding will support the company’s expansion across its food delivery and digital payments …
Gabon is accelerating its digital transformation agenda after introducing two new ordinances designed to modernise financial transactions and strengthen the legal framework for managing digital records. The measures, presented to the Senate by Minister of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation, Mark-Alexandre Doumba, establish the legal foundations for digital payments and …
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 …
Egypt has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its digital transformation, with plans to nearly double the number of government services available online to around 450 by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to modernise public administration and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The targets were outlined by Minister …
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 …
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 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 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 …
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 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 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 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 …