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Uganda calls for stronger public-private collaboration to drive digital economy at 2026 Conference

Uganda has renewed its call for stronger collaboration between government and the private sector to accelerate digital transformation and unlock greater economic opportunities, as the State of the Digital Economy Conference 2026 opened in Kampala.

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UN Tech Envoy highlights AI infrastructure gaps during China industry engagements

United Nations Tech Envoy Amandeep Gill has underscored the importance of strengthening digital infrastructure to ensure equitable access to artificial intelligence, stressing that AI adoption depends on more than just access to advanced models.

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Kenya develops Digital Service Export Strategy to boost global competitiveness

Kenya is developing a Digital Service Export Strategy aimed at unlocking opportunities in high-growth digital sectors and positioning the country as a regional and global hub for digital trade.

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Botswana Digital Innovation Hub showcases local tech solutions at Mining and Industry Expo

The Botswana Digital & Innovation Hub (BDIH) has showcased the country’s growing innovation ecosystem at the Trade Up North Mining, Manufacturing & Construction Conference and Expo, highlighting technology-driven solutions developed by local startups, res

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African AI researchers explore scalable solutions and data challenges at DSA 2026 Workshop

Researchers, technology practitioners and industry leaders have gathered at the DSA 2026 Workshop to explore practical and scalable artificial intelligence solutions tailored to Africa’s unique development needs.

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ATU leadership race: No winner announced yet as Africa awaits Secretary-General election outcome

The race to elect the next Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) is underway in Abuja, Nigeria, with four candidates competing to lead the continent’s premier telecommunications institution for the 2027–2030 term.

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AfricaNenda CEO calls for instant payment infrastructure to support Africa’s industrial transformati...

AfricaNenda Foundation Chief Executive Officer Dr. Robert Ochola has called for the development of interoperable instant payment systems across Africa as a critical foundation for accelerating industrial transformation and strengthening intra-African trad

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ATU Secretary-General election underway in Abuja as Africa decides next digital leadership

The election of a new Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) is currently underway in Abuja, Nigeria, as member states gather for the Seventh Ordinary Session of the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries (CPL-2026) to determine the

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ATU establishes TowerCo Forum to speed up Africa’s connectivity infrastructure development

The African Telecommunications Union (ATU) has established the ATU–TowerCo Forum as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration between governments, regulators and tower companies to accelerate meaningful connectivity across the continent.

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Senegal emphasises inclusive digital transformation vision at Digital Silk Road Forum in China

Senegal has reaffirmed its commitment to an inclusive and sovereign digital transformation agenda at the Digital Silk Road Development Forum held in Xi’an, China, where Minister of Telecommunications and Digital Affairs Samba Diouf presented the country’s

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