Uganda strengthens broadband backbone with RCIP

Increase in adoption of digital payments infrastructure as markets look to recover from economic hardship exacerbated by COVID-19 and the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

Government-driven initiative launched to strengthen regional bloc’s innovation ecosystem.

GDP will grow 5.2% by end 2022, but Ukraine war and COVID-19 add to uncertainty, according to World Bank regional market research.

Analysis from World Bank notes that recovery remains uneven, incomplete and is happening at varied rates of speed across the region.

Executives from several technology companies, the GSMA and World Bank discuss release of White Paper at Mobile World Congress 2022.

HUAWEI Petal Search makes study materials and educational apps easily accessible to help learners stay on their A-game despite difficult circumstances.

AfDB, World Bank roll out RASME project in Gabon.

Funding received from International Development Association (IDA).

Institution says country is missing out on potential US$189-million in additional GDP and US$33-million in tax revenue per year.

Funds will contribute to the objectives of the Digital Uganda Vision and Digital Transformation Programme under the National Development Plan III.

Mobile receipts of remittances are gaining traction as markets continue to be impacted digitally by COVID-19, say experts.