The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a loan of €8.51 million ($8.7 million) to support Senegal’s “Programme to Promote Efficient Lighting Lamps” (PPLEEF), an innovative initiative designed to transform energy consumption across the country. The project funding, which was announced on Monday January 13 on AfDB’s website,  represents the AfDB’s first fully demand-side energy […]

Dr Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment announced on Monday the launch of Technology Export and Digital Trade Desk. This is a major step in the country’s efforts to strengthen the technology sector’s economic contribution to Nigeria. The Minister noted […]

The burgeoning tourism sector in Morocco, poised to become Africa’s most visited destination, is spurring a parallel rise in its tech infrastructure. As tourist numbers soar, the monarchy is investing in a network of “Technoparks” designed to stimulate innovation and support the growth of digital businesses. Nearly 16 million tourists had visited Morocco by November […]

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Qatar are exploring ways to strengthen their bilateral cooperation in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and other sectors. On Sunday, January 5, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi visited Qatar and held talks with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Emir of Qatar, to discuss areas of potential collaboration. […]

A group from the Electronic Government Division (also known as Smart Zambia), under the direction of Francis Sangal Hachoombwa, is working on a thorough digital upgrade in the province of Muchinga this week. The project intends to increase the effectiveness of regional computer systems and the province’s online visibility. This was announced by Smart Zambia […]

Mauritania has taken a bold step toward modernising its travel and immigration systems with the launch of its electronic visa (e-Visa) platform, effective January 5, 2025. The fully digital system replaces traditional sticker visas and on-arrival visa services, offering international visitors a streamlined and efficient application process. The e-Visa initiative, introduced by the National Agency […]

The Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) on Saturday announced that it has empowered over 680,000 community partners across nine states in Nigeria within just two years.  Founded by Hajia Dr. Salamatu Garba in 1993, WOFAN has focused on transforming the lives of rural women and youth through innovative technology and sustainable agricultural practices. Read also: […]

Zambia is about to accomplish a noteworthy milestone by utilising the Modular Open-Source Identity Platform (MOSIP) framework to introduce an open-source Electronic Know-your-customer (eKYC) system. This was announced by SMART Zambia Institute on Friday. The nation’s digital transformation journey has reached a major turning point because of tenacity, local leadership, and strategic alliances. Read also: […]

In a major boost to Zambia’s digital transformation agenda, Paison Chikoye, Acting Assistant Director of Networks at the Electronic Government Division (SMART Zambia Institute), announced on Thursday that in 2025, SmartCare Pro will be rolled out in addition to the Government Wide Area Network (GWAN) deployment. Chikoye pointed out that despite the difficulties caused by […]

Safaricom Ethiopia has partnered with Lersha, a digital platform for smallholder and commercial farmers in Ethiopia, Hibret Bank, a financial services provider, and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), to offer innovative solutions to the agricultural sector in the South Sidama region of Ethiopia. The announcement was made by the telecom behemoth on its LinkedIn […]

President Bola Tinubu announced on Wednesday that Nigeria will establish a National Credit Guarantee Company in May to improve financing options for consumers and businesses. This initiative is part of Tinubu’s economic reform plan, which he highlighted during his New Year message, aiming to increase access to finance and drive economic growth. Read also: Nigerian […]

On December 25, 2024, Algeria’s High Commissioner for Digitisation, Meriem Benmouloud, unveiled an ambitious plan to implement over 500 digital projects by 2026.  This initiative is designed to enhance public services and streamline government operations, signalling a transformative shift towards a more digital economy. Read also: Algérie Télécom set to launch Africa’s first 1.2 Gbps […]

MTN Nigeria Communications PLC (MTN Nigeria) has officially announced its plan to issue up to N50 billion in Series 15 and 16 Commercial Papers under its N250 billion Commercial Paper Issuance Program. The company disclosed this on Monday to the Nigerian Exchange Limited and the investing public. Following FX pressure that reduced its shareholders’ money […]