Gabon Introduces New Digital Laws to Modernise Payments and Public Records

Chamaine ChaferaFinance, Technology

Gabon has taken another step in its digital transformation journey by adopting two new legal measures designed to modernise electronic payments and establish a comprehensive framework for managing digital records across public institutions. The reforms form part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen digital governance and reduce reliance on …

Togo scales national digital identity system as MOSIP platform reaches millions

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Togo has significantly expanded its national digital identity programme, positioning itself as one of the leading adopters of large-scale digital identity infrastructure in West Africa. The system, built on the MOSIP (Modular Open Source Identity Platform) architecture, has now issued unique identification numbers to millions of citizens, marking a major …

Burkina Faso Launches Online IT Certification Platform in Latest Digital Transformation Drive

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Burkina Faso has accelerated its public sector digitalization efforts with the introduction of a fully online system for Information Technology Technical Certification (ATI) applications, marking another milestone in the country’s broader digital transformation agenda. Under a directive issued by the Ministry of Digital Transition, Posts and Electronic Communications through the …

Malawi Sets Ambitious Goal to Achieve 80% Digital Access by 2030

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

Malawi has unveiled an ambitious national digital transformation roadmap aimed at expanding access to digital services to 80% of the population by 2030, as the government intensifies efforts to modernize public services, improve connectivity, and drive economic growth through technology. Presenting the strategy in Parliament, Minister of Information and Communications …

Digital Dawn: South Africa’s Bold New Vision for a Tech-Driven Public Sector

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …

Malatsi Signals Urgency for Resilient State ICT Systems in Talks With New SITA Chief

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …

Nigeria Smart Infrastructure Projects Gain Momentum, Expanding Urban Digital Transformation

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …

Uganda Strengthens Digital Identity Infrastructure with Nationwide System Migration

Chamaine ChaferaTechnology

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 …