From Lagos to Nairobi

United Bank for Africa (UBA) has made a significant technological breakthrough by enhancing its AI-powered chatbot, LEO, to become the first chatbot in Africa capable of facilitating cross-border payments through the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS). This innovative integration marks a major milestone in African banking, allowing customers to initiate and complete real-time, seamless,…

Kenya and Tanzania have officially launched a cross-border fibre optic cable project aimed at enhancing digital connectivity and integration across East Africa. The initiative, led by the governments of both countries in partnership with the private sector, marks a significant milestone in efforts to build a more interconnected regional digital infrastructure. The new fibre link…

The NWDS Project, led by the Honourable Minister of Communications, Innovation & Digital Economy, Dr. Bosun Tijani, is part of a bigger effort to make government websites easier to use, more consistent, and better aligned with the needs of everyday Nigerians. The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched a National Web Design System (NWDS) to…

AfriLabs, a pan-African network of over 470 innovation hubs, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) to promote inclusive digital innovation and harness the $712 billion internet economy potential in Africa by 2050. This partnership is focused on enhancing collaboration between policymakers, innovators, and the private sector to strengthen…

A staggering R10.6 billion in tax refunds has already been disbursed—within just 72 hours—demonstrating the speed and efficiency of the AI-driven process. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has showcased a significant milestone in digital transformation by disbursing R10.6 billion in tax refunds within just 72 hours. This remarkable feat highlights the power of artificial…

This central facility is set to create a dynamic digital ecosystem that will support the development of smarter, faster, and more inclusive e-government services. Côte d’Ivoire has taken a major step toward digital sovereignty with the inauguration of a new national data center, a strategic project aimed at enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure, improving public…