EU, Germany, Estonia launch digital transformation centre in Kenya

The project will see all 26 regions across Tanzania's mainland reached with quality and reliable telecommunication services, said President Hassan.

The Kenyan president says his government has put in place ‘robust measures’ to ensure successful implementation of the country’s digital economy.

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.

The camp, with 1 000 young people in attendance, covers a wide range of technology business topics.

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.

World Bank and CGAP concerned over financial storm brewing as Wave Mobile takes out rural mobile money agents.

Reserve Bank of Malawi urges local financial services market to help drive financial inclusion through digital channels.

World Bank predicts resilience in Kenya’s market to continue into the new year.

Safaricom Ethiopia granted licence to operate M-Pesa mobile money services.

Country rolls out 600 free Wi-Fi hotspots.

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