Nigeria calls on Africa to adopt tech to increase accountability and trust

Kashifu Abdullah, head of Nigeria’s IT development agency, believes that Africa’s governments must shift to deploying Digital Public Infrastructure and building citizen trust, rather than focus on ‘command and control’.
Tamsin Mackay
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Namibia rolls out digital devices to speed up pathology test result times

The tablets are part of the Institute of Pathology’s digital transformation aimed at improving services and operational efficiency.
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Malawi urged to strengthen e-waste management

Environmental expert emphasizes the need for sustainable systems, regulations, and consumer education.
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Burundi, Zambia agree underwater fibre connection

The MoU was signed at the recent Digital Government Africa Summit, held in Zambia and further strengthens the country's ambition to be a regional ICT hub.
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Cameroon’s AgricFresh wins Camtel’s Blue Tech Challenge

All winners will be handed gadgets, mentorship/training, cash prizes, and national recognition during Camtel's 25th anniversary celebrations.
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InDrive expands to four cities in Zimbabwe

The company has now included Bulawayo, Mutare, and Gweru to its expansion plans, as well as offering courier services in the country's capital.
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Oman Data Park signs $450m MoU for Egypt data centre

The deal specifies that the 'state-of-the-art' data centre will be built in two phases over an area of 80,000 square metres.
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Amaka secures $2m seed funding for African creators

A significant percentage of the funding will be allocated to the development and expansion of its platform.
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Friday

Flutterwave gets approval to operate in Malawi

This comes as Flutterwave continues to receive licences across the continent as it extends its presence in Africa.
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