UN agency punts adoption of digital IDs across Africa
UNDP is working together with countries in Africa, including Somalia, Zambia, and Ethiopia, to adopt the Model Governance Framework for Digital Legal Identity.
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RMB introduces payment solution for CMA countries
The new offering allows RMB clients to make near real-time cross-border payments between RMB accounts across CMA countries.
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Ericsson deepens African agenda with schools project
The company cooperates with its global partners to promote Kenya's National Broadband Strategy, which aims to connect all schools by 2030.
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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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Musk launches charm offensive with African leaders at the UN
Musk had meetings with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Lesotho Prime Minister Same Matekane, and Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba.
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MTC Namibia partners U2opia on e-learning project
Namibia expands e-learning through cooperation between MTC Namibia and U2opia Mobile.
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Telecom Namibia invests in marine safety and security
The telco invested in a GMDSS system with 24-hour coverage, ensuring continuous monitoring and response to distress calls and safety alerts.
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Namibia’s data, cyber-crime bills nearing completion
Both the Data Protection and Cyber-crime Bills seek to protect citizens' personal information as technology advances rapidly.
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Red tape, skills gap delay African SMEs to transform
According to enterprise software firm Sage, legal and policy constraints, as well as a skills shortage, are delaying the digital transformation of African SMEs.
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Namibia eager to showcase AI readiness
Capitalising on a recent ranking by the IMF, Namibia’s ICT ministry is keen to propel the country into AI, and will use its upcoming national ICT summit to do so.
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Telecom Namibia's 5G trials expected to start in 2026
The telco is contemplating a substantial infrastructure investment, including 500 base stations, with 5G testing scheduled for 2026.
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Namibia’s cyber strategy focuses on children
The Namibian government has formed an alliance with a child protection organisation to help warn the country’s minors about online dangers.