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.
Amindeh Blaise Atabong
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Rwanda lauds growth in transactions on e-government portal
Since its launch, today Irembo hosts over 40 e-services deriving from 6 different government agencies with more than 90,000 users a month.
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Cameroon launches $100m digital project to boost agriculture
The World Bank-funded $100 million initiative will run until 2027 and is estimated to benefit at least 30,500 smallholder farmers.
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African fintechs get World Bank backing to scale-up
The ten start-ups were each awarded $5 000 to get their businesses investment ready at a recent event.
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Kenyans to access over 5 000 govt services online
President Ruto unveiled a suite of digital government services dubbed Gava Mkononi on Friday.
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Kenya to issue digital identities within 90 days
Kenya is transitioning from the National Integrated Identity Management System, generally known as Huduma Namba (service number).
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Kenya backs ICT sector to increase productivity, competitiveness
Kenya presented its budget for the 2023/2024 financial year, allocating $109.6 million to fund key initiatives in the ICT sector.
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EU, Germany, Estonia launch digital transformation centre in Kenya
The $29 million, three-year project seeks to strengthen Kenya’s digital economy.
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Tanzania unveils broadband project supported by World Bank
The project will see all 26 regions across Tanzania's mainland reached with quality and reliable telecommunication services, said President Hassan.
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Kenya bets on digital economy in youth empowerment drive
The Kenyan president says his government has put in place ‘robust measures’ to ensure successful implementation of the country’s digital economy.
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World Bank endorses Kenya’s digital plans
The financing of $390 million is for the first phase of a digital programme that aims to expand access to high-speed internet, and build skills for the digital economy.
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Nigeria’s Axia Africa hosts free tech skills training camp
The camp, with 1 000 young people in attendance, covers a wide range of technology business topics.