EU, Germany, Estonia launch digital transformation centre in Kenya
The $29 million, three-year project seeks to strengthen Kenya’s digital economy.
Staff Writer
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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.
2:20
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.
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World Bank punts tech in Africa’s fierce fight to tackle joblessness
World Bank says it is critical for African countries to increase the uptake of digital technologies to drive employment growth for the more than 22 million Africans joining the workforce each year.
2:20
Ivory Coast’s rural mobile money agents under threat
World Bank and CGAP concerned over financial storm brewing as Wave Mobile takes out rural mobile money agents.
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Malawi's Central Bank debuts new instant money transfer tech
Reserve Bank of Malawi urges local financial services market to help drive financial inclusion through digital channels.
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William Ruto banks on broadband for economic recovery in Kenya
World Bank predicts resilience in Kenya’s market to continue into the new year.
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Ethiopia agrees to open up mobile money services to competition
Safaricom Ethiopia granted licence to operate M-Pesa mobile money services.
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World Bank projects 7.1% rise in remittances to Sub-Saharan Africa
Increase in adoption of digital payments infrastructure as markets look to recover from economic hardship exacerbated by COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.