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NxtGen launches Malawi start-up incubation initiative

The incubation programme is designed for start-ups and entrepreneurs whose ideas will be supported and enhanced in order for them to become profitable businesses.
Benson Kunchezera
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eBook: Taking the pulse of major sanctions lists

Throughout 2022, governments and international organisations imposed and enforced sanctions targeting countries, entities and individuals engaging in activities that threatened international peace and security.
2:20
May 23, 2023

EU, Germany, Estonia launch digital transformation centre in Kenya

The $29 million, three-year project seeks to strengthen Kenya’s digital economy.
1:40

Spectrum management training opens for young African women

PRIDA project provides fully-funded training on spectrum management for young women currently enrolled in their final year of studies.
2:40
Feb 17, 2023

Ride-hailing app Yango offers regulatory olive branch

App offers to serve as regulatory sandbox in Cameroon and overcome hurdles which halted its journey.
1:30
Oct 21, 2022

COVID-19 fast-tracked digitalisation exposes banks vulnerability

Botswana’s Reserve Bank’s Banking Supervision report states that the instituted risk management measures are considered to be unsatisfactory.
2:10
May 24, 2022

€2m SADC-driven truck transport system prepped for rollout

Stakeholders believe the system will strengthen inter-regional trade and COVID-19 compliance across Africa.
2:10
Jul 21, 2021

European Union sets up fund for African innovations

African researchers and innovators to tap into multibillion-rand funding programme, after the European Union unveils a fund dedicated to their innovations.
1:40
May 31, 2021

EU confirms support for Botswana’s SmartBots strategy

Organisation said it will fund two projects via its Africa RISE initiative.
4:50
Aug 27, 2020

Governments must collaborate with allies to fight cyber threats

Government intelligence agencies are shielded from retaliation and prosecution to a certain extent, as attribution is difficult.
4:20
Feb 4, 2019

Africa must not follow EU's misguided telecoms regulation

Asia, Africa and Latin America should learn from Europe's telecoms regulation mistakes, says Strand Consult.
2:20
Jan 15, 2019

Connectivity to underpin intra-African economic integration

 Market research predicts digitally reinforced economic growth in Africa.