Gabon is strengthening the digital infrastructure supporting public services following the completion of an information systems audit at the National Health Insurance and Social Guarantee Fund (CNAMGS). The audit was carried out through cooperation between the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF) and CNAMGS, three months after the two institutions signed a memorandum…
Ghana is strengthening its efforts to protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse following a two-day stakeholder workshop organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with UNICEF Ghana. The Consultative and Validation Workshop brought together key national stakeholders to assess Ghana’s existing response to Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (OCSEA) and…
Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Vodacom Tanzania to strengthen the country’s investment environment through digital connectivity and technology solutions. The partnership will combine TISEZA’s role in promoting, coordinating and facilitating investment with Vodacom Tanzania’s expertise in digital communications and technology solutions for businesses and institutions….
Safaricom Ethiopia has highlighted the importance of interoperability, inclusive digital infrastructure and sustainable investment in supporting Ethiopia’s digital economy. Speaking at the GSMA Workshop on Digital Africa, Safaricom Ethiopia CEO Wim Vanhelleputte emphasised the need for a connected and inclusive digital ecosystem aligned with the country’s Digital Ethiopia 2030 agenda and National Digital Payments Strategy….
South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic), Standard Bank, MTN and DHL have announced strategic partnerships aimed at helping SMEs across Sub-Saharan Africa overcome barriers to growth and participate more effectively in regional and global trade. Launched under DHL’s GoTrade programme, the initiatives will focus on challenges including limited access to finance,…
Egypt is advancing the development of its Government Services Card as authorities work to accelerate digital transformation and improve access to public services. Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk and Minister of Communications and Information Technology Raafat Hendy reviewed the latest technical and operational developments of the system, including integration and data-sharing mechanisms…
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) has appointed Yodit Kassa as Chief Executive Officer following the resignation of founding CEO Dr. Tilahun Esmael Kassahun. Kassa previously served as ESX’s Chief Operating Officer and has been involved with the exchange since its project development phase, giving her extensive experience with the institution’s establishment and early operations. Tilahun…
Sorveo has officially launched its AI-powered video intelligence platform in Nigeria, enabling organisations to transform existing CCTV networks into real-time tools for security monitoring, operational oversight and business intelligence. The launch comes as organisations across Nigeria continue to invest heavily in surveillance infrastructure, with thousands of cameras deployed across corporate campuses, manufacturing facilities, universities, hotels,…
