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Visa is accelerating efforts to integrate digital identity and payment systems, positioning unified digital wallets as a cornerstone of future public infrastructure across emerging markets, including Africa. According to a recent industry report, Visa is working with identity technology partners to embed payment capabilities directly into digital identity wallets. The …
South Africa is intensifying efforts to build a more resilient and sovereign digital infrastructure, placing cloud computing at the centre of a newly released national artificial intelligence (AI) policy. Unveiled earlier this month, the draft policy outlines a broad strategy to position the country as a continental leader in AI …
Uganda has completed a major milestone in its digital transformation agenda, successfully migrating more than 28 million citizen records to a new national digital identity system, significantly strengthening the country’s foundational digital infrastructure. The transition, overseen by the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA), consolidates legacy data into a modern …
Kenya has taken a significant step in advancing its digital identity ecosystem, with the government moving to decentralize civil registration services to improve access for millions of citizens—particularly in underserved rural areas. The reform follows the enactment of amendments to the Births and Deaths Registration law, which mandates the establishment …
Tanzania has taken a significant step forward in its digital payments evolution with the rollout of a new contactless mobile money feature, marking a convergence of telecommunications infrastructure, fintech innovation, and global payment networks. The new system enables users of the M-Pesa platform to make tap-to-pay transactions directly from their …
South Africa has moved to strengthen control over its digital future with the release of a draft national artificial intelligence policy that places infrastructure, data governance, and cloud computing at the centre of its strategy. According to Reuters, the policy proposes the creation of new institutions, including a National AI …
Nigeria is advancing its digital transformation strategy by embedding digital public infrastructure into large-scale urban development projects, as part of a broader push to modernise cities and expand access to services. Smart city initiatives, including developments such as Aba, are integrating digital identity systems, e-government services, and payment platforms into …
Kenya and Ghana are stepping up efforts to develop sovereign cloud infrastructure, as governments across Africa seek greater control over data and digital services. The move comes amid growing concern that reliance on foreign-hosted infrastructure limits national control over sensitive information and reduces the economic value derived from data. According …
In a move that signals a significant shift in the continent’s digital landscape, Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud. Based in Johannesburg, South Africa, this state-of-the-art facility is designed to move beyond traditional technology distribution, offering an immersive …
Telecommunications giant MTN Group has announced plans to invest approximately R21.8 billion (US$1.3 billion) in South Africa’s network infrastructure by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to advancing the country’s digital economy and connectivity landscape. The investment was unveiled during the recent South Africa Investment Conference in Johannesburg, where government and private sector leaders gathered to …
Rwanda is accelerating work on its Single Digital ID System (SDID) as it moves toward a full national rollout by 2027, in what is emerging as one of Africa’s most important digital public infrastructure programmes. The initiative is designed to make digital identity the central means by which citizens authenticate …
The Government of Uganda is accelerating the implementation of its digital public infrastructure (DPI) through the rollout of integrated service delivery hubs designed to bring government platforms closer to citizens. The initiative, led by the National Information Technology Authority – Uganda, has entered a new phase with the launch of …