DIGITAL ECONOMY
BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY MEDIA FOR AFRICA
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Kenya RTGS system extends hours in push for 24/7 digital economy

The Central Bank of Kenya has expanded the operating hours of its national payment system to 12 hours a day starting July 1.
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UNPD works with China to build innovation hub for Africa

The hub will act as a collaborative platform for co-creating digital solutions, strengthening institutional and human capacity, and promoting South-South collaboration.
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Nigeria, Japanese consortium to establish a $51.2m start-up hub

The project consists of two main parts.  The first phase is valued $11.2 million, and the second phase is worth $40 million.
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18 Jun

Orange, Huawei push 5G expansion in Egypt

The companies said the launch of 5G seeks to improve user experiences while also generating new business models and smart ecosystems in areas such as smart cities.
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Zambia deploys Starlink to key public institutions

The project comes as Zambia aims to bring 80% of its population into the digital economy by 2026.
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10 Jun

Seacom appoints MD for MEA digital infrastructure unit

The company says Kevin Kaburu has a proven track record in infrastructure sales, strategic partnerships, and regional business expansion across the continent
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6 Jun

Nigeria broadens digital trade through Itana alliance

The partnership sees the government offer its support and resources to leverage the potential of digital free zones to create 100,000 high-value jobs over the next five years.
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29 May 2025

Cameroon bets on AI to drive digital transformation

The government intends to accelerate, broaden, and professionalise its assistance for young inventors utilising AI to solve societal problems.
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Lagos becomes fastest-growing tech ecosystem

This recognition is based on Dealroom's recently published Global Tech Ecosystem Index 2025.
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21 May 2025

Nigeria launches national blockchain policy

The government says this signals a strategic shift toward leveraging emerging technologies for inclusive economic growth.
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Nominations for third EPF Tech Awards open

The Foundation said the objective of this year's event is to show its support for technologically driven social development projects.