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Ministry of Digital Transition holds procurement workshop to enhance financial governance

Ivory Coast’s Ministry of Digital Transition and Technological Innovation has organised a capacity-building workshop on public procurement procedures aimed at improving transparency and efficiency in the management of public resources.

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Ethiopia, UNECA hold discussions on technology transfer

The Ministry of Innovation and Technology Ethiopia has held discussions with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa aimed at deepening collaboration on technology transfer and advancing the country’s digital transformation agenda.

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NITA-Uganda engages industry leaders at 2026 CIO conclave

The National Information Technology Authority Uganda has participated in the 2026 CIO Conclave, engaging with key stakeholders across the technology ecosystem to advance dialogue on priorities shaping the country’s digital future.

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Kenya Airports Authority marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work at JKIA

The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), in collaboration with aviation stakeholders, has commemorated the World Day for Safety and Health at Work at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), reinforcing the importance of safety as a core pillar of aviation

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NCRST, City of Windhoek sign agreement to establish science and innovation centre

The National Commission on Research Science and Technology (NCRST) and the City of Windhoek have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and lease agreement to establish a Science and Innovation Centre at UN Plaza in Windhoek.

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Fayda, FII convene stakeholders on digital ID and eKYC coordination in Ethiopia

Fayda Ethiopian National ID Program and Financial Innovation for Impact (FII) have co-hosted a workshop focused on strengthening regulatory coordination around digital identity and electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) systems in Ethiopia.

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Ethiopian Space Science Society launches youth wing, signs space medicine partnership

The Ethiopian Space Science Society has inaugurated a Youth Wing aimed at empowering young professionals and strengthening the country’s scientific ecosystem.

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Senegal’s Minister of Communication Alioune Sall participates in Beijing Forum on global development...

Senegal has taken part in the 3rd Forum on Global Action for Shared Development held in Beijing, China, bringing together senior government officials and ministers from across the Global South to discuss strategies for inclusive and sustainable developmen

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Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation announces new executive committee

The Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation has announced the appointment of its new Executive Committee, which will oversee the organisation’s strategic direction as it works to advance digital development across member states.

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West African telecom regulators converge in Lomé for WATRA Annual Meeting

The 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Conference of Telecommunications Regulators of West Africa (WATRA) has been held in Lomé, Togo, bringing together regulatory authorities from across the region to deliberate on key strategic issues shaping the teleco

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Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech.