DGA Community News is a place for the growing community of government leaders, industry partners and innovators working together to transform public services across Africa. It shines a light on the real stories of progress taking place across the continent — from digital identity, e-government and digital public infrastructure to cloud, cybersecurity, digital payments, AI and digital skills. More than a news page, it is a space to share ideas, celebrate implementation, inspire collaboration and connect the people driving change. By bringing together practical, positive and up-to-date developments from across Africa, DGA Community News helps strengthen a community united by a shared ambition: building more effective governments, stronger institutions and better services for citizens.
Tanzania is moving to integrate its national digital identity system more closely with e-government platforms, as authorities seek to streamline public service delivery and improve administrative efficiency. The initiative focuses on linking identity verification processes with cloud-based government systems, enabling citizens to access services online using secure digital credentials. Officials …
Botswana is reinforcing its cybersecurity framework as the country expands digital government services and increases reliance on online platforms for public administration. Authorities are implementing new measures to safeguard critical systems, including enhanced monitoring capabilities, updated security protocols, and greater coordination between government agencies and private-sector partners. The move comes …
A new development in Africa’s cloud ecosystem is highlighting how digital payments are reshaping access to critical infrastructure, with Zambia and Cameroon among the countries benefiting from expanded mobile money integration. Cloud provider AFRICLOUD announced this week that businesses in 11 African markets, including Zambia and Cameroon, can now pay …
Ethiopia is ramping up investment in national digital infrastructure as part of a broader strategy to support economic growth, expand connectivity, and enable next-generation digital services. Recent policy and industry developments highlight a renewed focus on building robust backbone infrastructure, including fibre networks, data centres, and cloud platforms. The initiative …
Namibia is accelerating the rollout of its next-generation digital identity programme, positioning it as a central pillar of the country’s transition toward fully digital public services. Recent updates from government stakeholders indicate that Namibia is expanding its national ID infrastructure to support secure online authentication across a growing number of …
Uganda is moving forward with a major upgrade of its national digital identity system, in a bid to strengthen e-government services, improve cybersecurity, and expand access to digital payments. The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has confirmed plans to roll out enhanced biometric ID cards and supporting infrastructure, as …
Kenya is accelerating efforts to modernise its digital public infrastructure, with new developments highlighting the growing convergence of digital identity, payments, and secure government platforms. Recent industry reporting and regional analysis indicate that Kenya is among several African countries actively exploring tighter integration between national identity systems and financial services, …
Nigeria is advancing its digital payments ecosystem with new upgrades to its instant payment infrastructure, reinforcing its position as one of Africa’s leading fintech markets. In recent developments, the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) confirmed enhancements to its real-time payments platform, aimed at improving transaction speed, reliability, and interoperability across …
Ghana is emerging as a continental frontrunner in digital identity innovation, following the rapid expansion of its national ID system into a multi-functional platform designed to underpin financial services, public administration, and economic inclusion. In early April, authorities confirmed the continued rollout of new capabilities linked to the Ghana Card—its …
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 …