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Rwanda seeks to connect global tech talent with growing digital and AI ecosystem

Rwanda is seeking to strengthen links between its global technology talent and the country’s growing digital and artificial intelligence ecosystem, as the government explores opportunities to leverage expertise from Rwandan professionals working abroad.

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Ghana reaffirms partnership with IAEA to drive nuclear science for development

Ghana has reaffirmed its partnership with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the country continues efforts to harness nuclear science and technology safely and securely for sustainable development.

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Kenya takes AI governance, digital infrastructure agenda to UNGA 81

Kenya is taking an expanded technology agenda to the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81), with President William Ruto expected to advance discussions on artificial intelligence governance and safety, digital resilience, investmen

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Blade Nzimande calls for ethical approach to technology and digital transformation

South Africa’s Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has called for a more critical and socially grounded approach to technological change, arguing that the future of digital society must be shaped by ethics, knowledge

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Bank of Ghana Governor launches CSD investorConnect to digitise capital market access

The Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr. Johnson Pandit Asiama, has joined stakeholders at the Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) for the official launch of Central Securities Depository (CSD) investorConnect, a new digital platform aimed at improving access to sec

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ARTCI and MTN Côte d’Ivoire strengthen collaboration on telecom sector development

The Autorité de Régulation des TIC (ARTCI) and MTN Côte d’Ivoire have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration and maintaining constructive dialogue on the development of the country’s telecommunications and ICT sector.

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ESA signs 18 contracts to promote evolution of EU’s IRIS² secure satellite constellation

The European Space Agency (ESA) has signed 18 contracts in Madrid, Spain, marking a further step in efforts to advance the European Union’s IRIS² secure multi-orbital satellite constellation.

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Togo trains local digital coaches to support MSMEs in digital transformation

Togo is strengthening the capacity of Local Digitalization Coaches (APD) to help very small, small and medium-sized enterprises adopt digital technologies suited to their business needs as part of efforts to accelerate digital transformation across the co

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Ghana Innovation Hubs call for stronger role in research commercialisation

Ghana’s innovation hubs and startups should be formally recognised as key actors and delivery partners in the country’s research and innovation commercialisation ecosystem, the Ghana Hubs Network (GHN) has said.

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Microsoft South Africa CEO says Africa must move from AI consumers to contributors

Microsoft South Africa Chief Executive Officer Vukani Mngxati has called for greater investment in skills, access and locally relevant artificial intelligence systems as AI reshapes the future of work across Africa.

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