ICT and Governance

Kenya accelerates rollout of digital hubs

More than 40 Jitume Hubs have been opened, with the most recent two being in the east-central district of Tindiret.
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African finance ministers urge govts to bridge tech gap

The UN’s Economic Commission for Africa is now reorienting its work, with particular focus on technology, infrastructure and climate.
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Internet services expanded for Nigeria aid workers

The donation enabled ETC to give data connectivity to 1,230 aid workers from 91 institutions.
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6 Mar

Kenya, Korea rekindle digital transformation ties

The partnership has so far established smart city development, the Konza Digital Media City, and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
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Airtel, ATC partner to connect 50 schools in Kenya

The plan, which was unveiled on Tuesday, will begin with a pilot programme at 10 schools.
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Free internet connection in Zambian public buildings

The Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and the East Park shopping mall in Lusaka, the capital, are the most recent infrastructures to be connected.
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Zambia aims for 96 percent connectivity by year-end

The administration is building of a 65-metre-high communication tower in the northern province of Muchinga, marking a significant step towards that goal.
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Zambia’s 156 constituencies receive Starlink kits from govt

The kits are intended for distribution in the country’s parliamentary constituencies and will help improve citizen access to the My e-Parliament app, as well as other online services.
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Nigerian edu-tech firm promotes digital skills in local languages

The firm says language barrier is one of the most significant barriers to the adoption of digital skills in Nigeria and must be addressed with greatest urgency.
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Cameroon tipped as digital hub for Central Africa

Cameroon, with relatively advanced digital infrastructure when compared to regional peers, is the favorite tech hub host, according to Nigerian based think tank.
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27 Feb

Experts offer Malawi govt help to fight hackers

President Lazarus Chakwera announced last week that hackers had taken control of the country's passport printing machinery, demanding an undisclosed payment.
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ECA strengthens Botswana’s digital agenda

The ECA said the platform facilitates the tracking of progress, identification of emerging trends, and the formulation of strategic decisions anchored on data.
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Rodger Werkhoven urges Nigerians to adopt AI to grow economy

Werkhoven who was in Lagos recently shared the transformative possibilities of AI for Nigeria's economic progress.