EAC states pursue unified AI strategy
East African Community is working towards a harmonised regional approach to artificial intelligence.
Ghana prepares tougher action against piracy
The country is nearing the establishment of a legal framework to penalise piracy, with the administration awaiting clearance from the Attorney-General.
Zim strengthens digital risk management systems
The country seeks to protect public resources and citizens’ information and ensure the secure and reliable implementation of its digital transformation.
Nigeria, World Bank partner to tackle AfCFTA digital trade barriers
To improve cross-border digital trade, Nigeria and the World Bank are undertaking a regulatory gap analysis.
AI agents raise new payment fraud liability questions
Experts agree that the risks AI agents pose to digital payments, and responsibilities for fraud, are a consideration being overlooked by African financial institutions.
Egypt overhauls digital plan to win foreign investment
The North African country is reshaping its digital transformation plan to streamline business licensing and boost tech exports.
Kenya avails $100m to accelerate Digital Superhighway
The funding boost is aimed at adding another 27 000 kms of fibre to the country.
Uganda's Wi-Fi operators submit complaints to regulator
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) met hotspot and Wi-Fi operators as part of its ongoing crackdown on unlicensed operators in the country.
Mozambique targets 95% broadband coverage by 2030
The country is targeting to expand digital infrastructure, drive down consumer data costs, and increase mobile connectivity over the next six years.
Data Confidence & AI Readiness in Africa Report 2026
Insights from the Veeam/ITWeb survey on data recovery confidence, governance maturity and AI readiness of organisations in Africa.
Ghana tightens scrutiny of public sector AI buys
The government says the review aims to prevent vendor lock-in and protect Ghana’s data sovereignty.
Zamportal revenue crosses $500m mark
Zambia's e-government platform has processed 6.66 million bills from 1.17 million customers.