Africa.com conducted interviews at the Global DPI Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The following video is On-the-Spot with Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye, Group Head: Galaxy Backbone. Akintayo Ayodele-Bamisaye is the Group Head of Research, Digital Innovation and Skills (RDIS) at Galaxy Backbone Limited,…
Africa.com conducted interviews at the Global DPI Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The following video is On-the-Spot with Snehal Basale, Head DPI Services: Suma Soft. Snehal Basale leads India Stack Services at Suma Soft and brings sharp insights on…
Africa.com conducted interviews at the Global DPI Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The following video is On-the-Spot with David Nabena, Programme Manager: Nigeria Governor’s Forum. David Nabena, Programme Manager at the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, brings frontline experience turning policy…
Africa.com conducted interviews at the Global DPI Summit in Cape Town, South Africa. The following video is On-the-Spot with Nimo Muhamud Issa, Head of National Payment System: Central Bank of Somalia. Nimo Muhamud Issa, Head of National Payment System at…
A new study calls on Eastern Africa’s journalists to go beyond headlines and tell the deeper stories behind the region’s digital transformation. Coverage of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Digital Public Goods (DPGs) across Eastern Africa remains narrow, event-driven, and…
In the race toward a digitally connected world, Africa is charting its own path — one defined by innovation, resilience, and inclusivity. At the heart of this journey lies Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): the often-invisible systems that make modern digital…
In the heart of a refugee camp in Malawi, a young mother receives personalized healthcare advice in her native language—without ever seeing a doctor. In northern Kenya, displaced families access emergency funds through secure digital wallets, no paperwork required. And…
As Africa accelerates toward a more connected, digital future, one crucial yet underappreciated force is powering the shift — Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Quietly but steadily, DPI is shaping a new landscape where services are more accessible, identities are secure,…
The East African Community (EAC) marked a significant milestone in regional digital cooperation as it concluded the 2nd East African Digital Leaders Forum on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) at its headquarters in Arusha, Tanzania. Held from May 14–16, the forum…
Africa’s digital revolution is surging, and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is the engine connecting people, services, and opportunities across the continent. From digital identities to seamless payment systems, DPI empowers millions with inclusive, efficient solutions. As of July 2025, Africa’s…