Botswana is stepping up investment in cloud computing, cybersecurity and digital government infrastructure as authorities and technology providers position the country for the next phase of digital transformation. New developments announced this week highlight growing momentum behind Botswana’s efforts to modernise public sector systems and strengthen national digital infrastructure. Technology …
South Africa Accelerates Sovereign Cloud Strategy Under New AI Policy Push
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 …
Kenya and Ghana Accelerate Sovereign Cloud Plans as Data Localisation Gains Momentum
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 …
MTN Group Commits $1.3 Billion to Strengthen South Africa’s Digital Infrastructure
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 …




