Uganda is moving ahead with plans to use the National Identification Number, or NIN, as the primary tax identifier for individuals, in a reform designed to simplify access to public services and improve the way government agencies share and verify citizen information. The change follows Cabinet approval on 1 September …
Egypt Aims to Expand Digital Government Services to 450 by 2030
Egypt has unveiled an ambitious roadmap to accelerate its digital transformation, with plans to nearly double the number of government services available online to around 450 by 2030 as part of a broader strategy to modernise public administration and strengthen the country’s digital economy. The targets were outlined by Minister …
Côte d’Ivoire Treasury Moves Closer to Acquiring Strategic Digital Payment Platforms
ABIDJAN — Côte d’Ivoire’s Treasury is advancing efforts to take ownership of two key digital payment platforms used for collecting public revenues and processing government payments, in a move aimed at reducing costs and strengthening state control over critical financial infrastructure. The platforms, Trésor Pay and Trésor Money, currently play …
Botswana Strengthens Cybersecurity Framework to Protect Expanding Digital Services
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 …




