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The South African government has announced a R7.8 billion digital infrastructure and innovation budget aimed at accelerating the country’s digital transformation, expanding connectivity, and fostering technological innovation. This major investment, revealed as part of the 2025 national budget, underlines the government’s commitment to leveraging digital tools for economic growth and social development. The bulk of…

The Benue State Government has launched a digital innovation portal aimed at supporting startups and driving technological development in Nigeria. This initiative is a key step in positioning the state as a hub for digital entrepreneurship and innovation, particularly in northern Nigeria. The portal, which was unveiled by the Benue State Government in collaboration with…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been ranked the second-best destination globally for digital nomads, reinforcing its position as a leading hub for remote work. This ranking is part of a recent index by VisaGuide.World, which assessed 38 countries across multiple criteria, including internet speed, visa accessibility, cost of living, safety, and overall quality of…

The high-level gathering brought together representatives from 11 CAITA Member States: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Comoros, Gabon, Ghana, Mauritania, Nigeria, Tunisia, Zambia, and the Kingdom of Morocco for a collaborative workshop and a study trip. Smart Africa, a pan-African initiative aimed at accelerating sustainable socio-economic development through ICT, has collaborated with 11 member states…

E Squared Investments, a South African impact investment firm, has announced a bold commitment of R1 billion towards the country’s technology and innovation ecosystem. This substantial financial injection is aimed at accelerating entrepreneurship, creating jobs, and fostering scalable businesses, particularly among historically disadvantaged communities. The investment will be channeled into multiple avenues, including early-stage startups,…

Nigeria has entered into a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to empower its youth with the digital skills necessary to thrive in the global digital economy. This collaboration, formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aims to accelerate digital literacy, promote innovation, and enhance job creation across Nigeria, particularly…