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Ghana holds Pre-COP31 meeting to align national climate negotiating priorities

Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science and Technology has convened a national Pre-COP31 meeting with key institutions and development partners, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana, to strengthen coordination and align the cou

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CTO Secretary General highlights AI adoption priorities for small island and emerging economies

The Secretary General of the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) has highlighted the importance of digital infrastructure, strong institutions, skilled workforces and effective regulatory frameworks in enabling Small Island Developing State

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Konza Technopolis CEO emphasises data protection and public trust in Kenya’s Digital Transformation

The Chief Executive Officer of the Technopolis Development Authority, John Paul Okwiri, has emphasised the importance of personal data protection and public trust in Kenya’s digital transformation, describing them as essential to ensuring that technologic

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Ethiopia's GDP rebasing brings digital finance into national accounts as Ethio Telecom revenue surge...

Ethiopia's latest GDP rebasing has brought digital financial services and other technology-enabled activities into the country's national statistics, coinciding with the expansion of Ethio Telecom's digital services and the government's Digital Ethiopia 2

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GSMA convenes industry leaders in Doha to promote Non-Terrestrial Network connectivity

The GSMA has brought together mobile operators, satellite providers, technology vendors and enterprises in Doha to discuss the future of Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and opportunities to accelerate their wider commercial adoption.

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Uganda assesses progress of Smart Village Initiative in Butaleja District

Uganda’s Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Rt. Hon. Justine Kasule Lumumba, has visited Buhadyo Smart Village in Butaleja District to assess progress under the government’s Smart Village Initiative, which seeks to expand internet connectivity and acc

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Orange Côte d’Ivoire reaffirms commitment to ethical AI and responsible innovation

Orange Côte d’Ivoire has reaffirmed its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence (AI), integrity and transparency as part of efforts to promote ethical technology adoption and strengthen corporate trust.

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South Africa moves to strengthen vaccine manufacturing through strategic partnerships

South Africa is seeking to strengthen its domestic vaccine manufacturing capabilities through deeper collaboration between the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and biopharmaceutical company Biovac.

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Ethiopia presses public institutions to consolidate infrastructure under national cloud strategy

Ethiopia is pressing public institutions to consolidate digital infrastructure under a shared national framework, Innovation and Technology Minister Frehiwot Tamru said, calling for faster completion of the National Cloud Data Center.

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Kenya Government and Technopolis Development Authority discuss digital transformation priorities

Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, Hon. William Kabogo Gitau, has held strategic discussions with the Board of Directors of the Technopolis Development Authority on accelerating the country’s digital transfo

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