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South Sudan pledges stronger collaboration with ATU on digital infrastructure and capacity building

South Sudan has pledged to deepen its collaboration with the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) in digital infrastructure development, capacity building and telecommunications standardisation.

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Ethiopia targets 7 million coders as government shifts focus from digital skills to economic opportu...

Ethiopia is expanding its national digital skills ambitions, with the government targeting the training of 7 million coders as it seeks to build a workforce capable of driving innovation, entrepreneurship and participation in the global digital economy.

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Ghana’s Data Protection Commission boss calls for ecosystem approach to unlock Ghana’s AI economy

The Executive Director of the Ghana Data Protection Commission, Dr. Arnold Kavaarpuo has called for a broader ecosystem approach to artificial intelligence as Ghana seeks to translate emerging technologies into economic growth, productive jobs and shared

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Egypt tightens mobile line registration rules to protect users and curb fraud

Egypt’s Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) and the National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) are tightening controls over mobile line registration following cases in which telephone lines were registered in citizens’ names wit

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MICT and NAM-CSIRT strengthen Namibia’s cybersecurity resilience

Namibia’s Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the country’s cybersecurity resilience following an engagement with the Namibia Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (NAM-CSIRT) in Windho

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Kenya Space Agency highlights aerospace technology’s role in sustainable development at China-Africa...

The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) has highlighted the potential of aerospace information technology to address development challenges across Africa at the China-Africa International Aerospace Information Technology Conference 2026.

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Gabon adjusts KIMBA connect schedule as startup programme advances private-sector collaboration

Gabon’s Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation has revised the schedule for the KIMBA Connect startup programme to give participating entrepreneurs additional opportunities to present their solutions and strengthen engagement with priv

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UNDP Ghana, Cyber Security Authority deepen cooperation on digital resilience

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) have discussed opportunities to strengthen collaboration on cybersecurity and digital resilience as Ghana accelerates its digital transformation.

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MUST 2026 Girls STEAM Camp equips Malawian girls with digital and innovation skills

The Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST) has concluded its 2026 Girls STEAM Camp, a two-week programme aimed at equipping young girls with digital and science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics skills.

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Namibia and India explore cooperation on cybersecurity and digital transformation

Namibia and India are exploring deeper cooperation in cybersecurity and digital transformation as the two countries convene the 4th Session of the India–Namibia Joint Trade Committee (JTC) in New Delhi.

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