Africa

PNG backs digital ID policy; Zambia, Ethiopia sign digital ID MOU
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15 October, 2025

PNG backs digital ID policy; Zambia, Ethiopia sign digital ID MOU

Papua New Guinea’s cabinet approved the National Digital Identity Policy for the citizens to “access services more efficiently, securely, and...
Uganda tests CBDC as Africa’s top trade bloc boosts digital pay
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14 October, 2025

Uganda tests CBDC as Africa’s top trade bloc boosts digital pay

Uganda launches a CBDC and tokenized economy pilot, while COMESA pushes digital payments to lower costs and make trade easier...
West Africa pushes for democracy with AI; Data breach hits Nigeria
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29 September, 2025

West Africa pushes for democracy with AI; Data breach hits Nigeria

In a seminar for ECOWAS legislators, AI was hailed as a global competitive tool that West African countries must use...
Africa’s digital manifesto: IPv6, AI, blockchain at core
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26 September, 2025

Africa’s digital manifesto: IPv6, AI, blockchain at core

Africa unites for a digital future, with leaders at a tech Summit calling for IPv6, AI, and blockchain innovation to...
Japan to train 30,000 Africans on AI; Malawi uses AI for farmers
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23 September, 2025

Japan to train 30,000 Africans on AI; Malawi uses AI for farmers

Japan will also invest billions of dollars in Africa and offer African AI graduates employment opportunities to counter China’s influence...
Africa’s AI market to hit $16.5B by 2030: report
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22 September, 2025

Africa’s AI market to hit $16.5B by 2030: report

The Mastercard report says AI in Africa is worth $4.5B this year and will grow 27% annually, but Big Tech...
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