South Africa cannot build a digital economy on infrastructure it cannot protect
SA's ambitions for digital transformation depend heavily on infrastructure.
What needs to change in SA municipal revenue collection?
Modern municipal revenue management requires a connected view of customer information, billing, payments, debt management, customer service and financial planning — when these functions operate in isolation, revenue leakage becomes difficult to identify and resolve.
AI governance cannot wait for policy
Shirley Eadie, director of Human Studios and lead of Lefa AI, argues that education cannot afford to wait for policy to catch up with practice.
Gabon tests electronic document system
The country's new digital records system aims to cut paper reliance and speed up approvals.
Sierra Leone launches AI, deepfake campaign
Two-phase plan targets fake mobile money messages and doctored videos as AI use grows.
Nigerian govt platforms fail access test
Fewer than half of Nigeria's government platforms are accessible to people with disabilities, new findings show.
SADC bloc rethinks telecoms regulation
Members of the region have been urged to strengthen the sharing of regulatory experience, harmonise approaches where appropriate and advance the interests of the bloc.
Nigeria prepares AI defences for elections
Election officials are working with global technology companies to counter emerging digital threats.
Senegal boosts public sector digital skills
The programme aims to equip public servants with skills for a more digital administration.
Malawi exam results move online
MANEB's digital portals let candidates access results without waiting for printed copies.
Ghana launches digital marriage records platform
Marrify also allows users to verify marriage officers, licensed venues, churches, pastors and imams.
Namibia advances national digital trust framework
The implementation of the framework is intended to support secure online government services, digital signatures, identity verification and electronic transactions.