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Namibia ICT Minister visits MultiChoice to strengthen sector collaboration

Namibia’s Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, has paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of MultiChoice to formally introduce the newly appointed Deputy Minister, Wenzel Kavaka, who joined the Ministry on 2 April 2026.

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Rwanda concludes KOICA-funded digital literacy project after major gains in national skills expansio...

The Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA), in collaboration with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), has convened a Project Steering Committee meeting marking the successful closure of a KOICA-f

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AfCFTA forum concludes in Togo with launch of Africa trade and distribution company and renewed push...

The 2026 edition of Biashara Afrika has concluded in Togo with renewed commitments to accelerate intra-African trade, strengthen regional value chains, and deepen implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework.

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Zimbabwe's Minister of ICT reaffirms country’s commitment to digital cooperation with Russia

The Minister of ICT, Postal and Courier Services, Hon. Tatenda Mavetera, has reaffirmed Zimbabwe's commitment to international cooperation and inclusive digital transformation during the 11th Digital Industry of Industrial Russia (CIPR) Conference held in

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South Africa’s digital transformation key to future economy – Solly Malatsi

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Solly Malatsi has underscored the critical role of digital transformation, innovation and collaborative leadership in shaping the future economy during an engagement with technology executives and e

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Africa and Russia sign MoU to strengthen space cooperation and capacity building

The African Space Agency (African Space Agency) and Russia’s state space corporation ROSCOSMOS have formalised a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening space cooperation, capacity building and joint development of space-related applications ac

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UN STI Forum opens with call for global south leadership in AI design

A member of the United Nations Independent Scientific AI Panel, Prof Rita Orji has delivered the opening keynote at the 11th United Nations Science, Technology and Innovation Forum for the Sustainable Development Goals (STI Forum) held at UN Headquarters

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Ethiopia reports progress in innovation and technology sector performance

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology in Ethiopia says it has recorded improved performance following the implementation of problem-solving research and development initiatives across the sector.

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COP31 Presidency calls for global push on electrification and climate finance at Copenhagen Climate...

COP31 President-Designate, Murat Kurum has called for a coordinated global effort to accelerate electrification, scale up climate finance, and strengthen implementation of national climate roadmaps, during the opening session of the Copenhagen Climate Min

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Smart Africa strengthens parliamentary capacity for AI governance across West Africa

Smart Africa has advanced efforts to strengthen legislative readiness for Africa’s digital transformation agenda through a regional capacity-building workshop focused on artificial intelligence governance.

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