Africa needs US$100bn to reach 2030 universal broadband target

Economic Commission for Africa has stressed the importance of private sector buy-in to the success of AfCFTA.

Prosper Africa initiative announces plans to invest US$170-million to boost African exports and US investment by US$2-billion.

The continent must institute supportive policy reforms and foster trade, claim trade and economic experts.

Company toasted its fifth year in operation at AfricaCom 2022 and outlined strategy to democratise connectivity via extended broadband coverage.

Pragasen Moodley, Director: Key Account Management at Sage Africa and Middle East, says in terms of free trade agreements and exports, digital innovation can increase Africa’s competitiveness.

Policymakers say that the free movement of labour will be a key contributor to the successful functioning of the free trade area says Margaret Soi, Head of Cross Border Banking, Bank One.

World Economic Forum, Deloitte, release report reflects on DX and its role in increasing intra-Africa trade.

One of the key takeaways from the 54th session of the Conference of Ministers (CoM2022) in Senegal under the theme “Financing Africa’s Recovery: Breaking New Ground”.

For the African payments economy, the substitute is clear: cash. It’s long existed and even thrived amongst the very market segment needed to fuel disruption says Amaka Yvonne Onyemenam, a Consultant at Africa Practice, focusing on technology policy and the digital economy.

Afreximbank announces operational roll out of Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS).

Cyber crime is a barrier to Africa’s thriving digital economy, according to economists, technology professionals.