ICT and Governance

Nigeria launches a manhunt for fleeing Binance exec

Nigeria authorities say a thorough investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances that led to Nadeem Anjarwalla escape from lawful detention.
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Tuesday

Cameroon seeks €50 million loan to broaden video surveillance

The additional funds will help Cameroon reach its objective of covering the country with 5,000 video surveillance cameras linked to 17 control centres, according to the government.
0:50

Cameroon concerned about online risks ahead of polls

Cameroonian advocacy group, Civic Watch, will meet to discuss strategies to counter online risks to elections as the central African nation prepares for polls next year.
2:50

Families concerned about jailed Binance execs in Nigeria

The families say they don’t feel that enough is being done to get them out, or at least the embassies' are not communicating directly with them.
2:00

Lagos State University gets innovation lab

The lab marks a significant milestone in technological advancement and collaboration in building technological solutions in Nigeria.
2:00
13 Mar

Kenya accelerates rollout of digital hubs

More than 40 Jitume Hubs have been opened, with the most recent two being in the east-central district of Tindiret.
1:30

African finance ministers urge govts to bridge tech gap

The UN’s Economic Commission for Africa is now reorienting its work, with particular focus on technology, infrastructure and climate.
1:20

Internet services expanded for Nigeria aid workers

The donation enabled ETC to give data connectivity to 1,230 aid workers from 91 institutions.
2:40
6 Mar

Kenya, Korea rekindle digital transformation ties

The partnership has so far established smart city development, the Konza Digital Media City, and the Kenya Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.
1:50

Airtel, ATC partner to connect 50 schools in Kenya

The plan, which was unveiled on Tuesday, will begin with a pilot programme at 10 schools.
1:00

Free internet connection in Zambian public buildings

The Kenneth Kaunda International Airport and the East Park shopping mall in Lusaka, the capital, are the most recent infrastructures to be connected.
0:50

Zambia aims for 96 percent connectivity by year-end

The administration is building of a 65-metre-high communication tower in the northern province of Muchinga, marking a significant step towards that goal.
2:00

Zambia’s 156 constituencies receive Starlink kits from govt

The kits are intended for distribution in the country’s parliamentary constituencies and will help improve citizen access to the My e-Parliament app, as well as other online services.