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Southern African countries are increasing investment in cross-border digital infrastructure projects as governments seek to improve connectivity, strengthen cloud capacity and support regional economic integration. Recent agreements involving Namibia and Botswana highlight growing efforts to expand fibre networks and modernise telecommunications infrastructure across the region. The projects are expected to …
Zambia is accelerating investment in digital infrastructure and online public services as the government intensifies efforts to modernise administration systems and expand internet access across the country. Authorities have in recent weeks renewed focus on strengthening the country’s digital backbone infrastructure, with officials describing connectivity as a key driver of …
Nigeria is increasing investment in smart urban infrastructure as cities and state governments explore the use of connected technologies including smart lamppost systems, surveillance platforms and digital backbone networks to modernise public services and improve urban management. The shift forms part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s digital economy through …
Namibia has introduced a new national framework aimed at strengthening its cybersecurity posture, as the country accelerates its transition toward a digital economy. The Namibia Cyber Security Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT), operating under the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia, unveiled the National Cybersecurity Incident Management Guidelines 2026 at a stakeholder …
Zambia is accelerating investment in its national digital backbone as the country works to support rising demand for electronic payments and online services across both urban and rural regions. Government authorities, in collaboration with telecom operators and financial institutions, are upgrading fibre networks and data infrastructure to improve connectivity and …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …