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Kenya and Microsoft are exploring a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation through the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. The initiative focuses on enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting digital skills development, and creating an enabling policy environment to support innovation and economic growth. Key areas of collaboration include AI-driven…

In an effort to improve citizen services, the Ministry of ICT has already launched over 11 digital government services, including applications for scholarships, business registrations, and driver’s license renewals. Eswatini is accelerating its digital transformation with a bold push for technology reforms aimed at fostering innovation, boosting connectivity, and building a tech-savvy workforce. The government…

MTN South Africa has announced a substantial investment of R220 million to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure in the Eastern Cape province, focusing specifically on enhancing rural connectivity. This initiative is part of MTN’s broader goal to bridge the digital divide by improving access to reliable mobile services in underdeveloped and underserved areas. The…

Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have reached a landmark agreement to strengthen bilateral trade through the establishment of a new trade and economic cooperation framework. This agreement was formalized during a high-level meeting held in Abuja between Nigerian officials and a delegation from Benin led by the country’s Minister of Industry and Trade, Mrs….

MTN Mobile Money (MoMo), a leading fintech subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has partnered with the United Hospitality Association of Owerri (UHOA) to enhance digital payment adoption within the hospitality sector in Imo State. This collaboration is aimed at promoting financial inclusion and driving the cashless economy agenda of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The…

“Côte d’Ivoire Launches Digital Tourism Platform to Boost Global Appeal and Sector Governance Côte d’Ivoire has unveiled a major digital initiative aimed at transforming its tourism industry, signaling a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and international competitiveness. The Ministry of Tourism and Leisure, in partnership with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), launched a…