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Nigeria has brought forward the timetable for one of its largest digital infrastructure projects, with the government now aiming to complete a planned 90,000-kilometre national fibre network within three years. The revised schedule was announced by Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy Minister Bosun Tijani at Semafor’s The Next 3 Billion …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Africa’s digital infrastructure is entering a new phase of expansion as investors accelerate funding for data centre developments across the continent, responding to rising demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence, digital payments and data sovereignty. Developers are racing to increase capacity, with projects under construction and in advanced planning expected …
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 …
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 …
South Africa is embarking on a transformative journey to modernize its digital landscape, as the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) unveils a comprehensive three-year strategy to revitalize public sector IT. This ambitious roadmap seeks to turn the State IT Agency (SITA) into a high-performance engine of innovation, ensuring …
In a landmark move for Southern Africa’s telecommunications sector, MTN Zambia has officially launched the continent’s first 5G Penta-Band Indoor Solution. This cutting-edge deployment represents a major leap forward in the nation’s digital transformation journey, specifically designed to eliminate connectivity “dead zones” and bring ultra-fast, reliable internet into the heart …
Oracle expanded its African cloud infrastructure footprint with the launch of a new cloud region in Casablanca, Morocco, marking a significant step in the company’s push to strengthen digital transformation capabilities across the continent. The Casablanca cloud region is Oracle’s latest investment in Africa and is expected to provide businesses, …
Kenya is strengthening its partnership with Oracle Corporation as the country accelerates plans to expand local cloud infrastructure and build a stronger pipeline of digital talent. The renewed collaboration was highlighted during high-level talks between Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy and an Oracle delegation led by …
South Africa is intensifying efforts to modernise public sector technology systems following a high-level meeting between Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi and newly appointed State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Managing Director Magatho Mello. The discussions focused on advancing the country’s digital government agenda and improving the delivery of …