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Digital Innovation Positioned as Key Driver of Nigeria’s $1trn GDP Ambition.
Nigeria’s ambitious goal of reaching a $1 trillion Gross Domestic Product (GDP) by 2030 is drawing strong backing from global and local technology leaders, who believe that the digital economy can serve as a critical driver of growth. With Nigeria already boasting one of Africa’s largest tech ecosystems, experts argue that leveraging digital infrastructure, innovation,…
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“Nigeria Emerges as Africa’s AI Hub with Launch of AfricAI Initiative by Global Tech Giants.”
A coalition of leading global technology companies has come together to launch AfricAI, an ambitious initiative aimed at positioning Nigeria as a central hub for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Africa. The project reflects a growing recognition of Africa’s potential in the digital economy and a concerted effort to bridge the continent’s technological gaps while…
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Rural Zimbabwe Gets High-Speed Internet Boost with Starlink Computer Lab
The facility is equipped with 30 laptops and 5 Starlink kits, representing a significant step toward bridging the digital divide in Zimbabwe Zimbabwe has inaugurated a Starlink-powered computer laboratory in Gokwe South, aiming to bridge the digital divide in rural communities. The facility, equipped with modern computers and high-speed satellite internet, is part of the…
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Algeria Joins Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), Boosting Financial Integration
Algeria has officially become a participant in the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS), marking a significant step toward deepening financial integration across the African continent. PAPSS, developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in collaboration with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat, is designed to simplify and accelerate cross-border transactions among African…
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Jordan Unveils Three-Year Plan to Accelerate Digital Economy and E-Government Services.
This comprehensive framework is designed to align with the country’s three core modernization initiatives: the Economic Modernization Vision, the Public Sector Modernization Roadmap, and the Political Modernization Document. The Government of Jordan has unveiled its National Digital Transformation Strategy for 2026–2028, a comprehensive roadmap aimed at accelerating the country’s transition into a fully digital economy…
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Regulators Greenlight Vodacom’s Strategic Fibre Network Investment in Maziv.
This approval marks a significant milestone in Vodacom’s strategic efforts to expand its fibre footprint and enhance digital connectivity across South Africa Vodacom Group has secured final regulatory approval to acquire a 30% stake in Maziv, the parent company of fibre network operators Vumatel and Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), marking a significant step in South…