Identity, payments, and data exchange are becoming compulsory national infrastructure. That changes the cost of compliance, the shape of competition, and who captures the value. For most of the past decade, African DPI was a story of pilots and strategy…
November 4–6 2025 | Cape Town International Convention Centre, Cape Town, South Africa In an era where digital access defines opportunity, the Global DPI Summit 2025 lands at a pivotal moment for the African continent and the wider global community.…
Zimbabwean entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa has long been a trailblazer. He disrupted telecom monopolies in the 1990s, bringing mobile phones to millions across the continent. Today, at 63, he is turning his gaze to an even bigger canvas: Africa’s digital public…
Africa’s digital pioneers are building strong foundations for growth through innovative public infrastructure. South Africa, Kenya, and Nigeria stand out with bold steps in digital identity, payments, and connectivity. These efforts open doors to better services, jobs, and inclusion for…
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has emerged as a linchpin in Africa’s economic evolution, building trade, industrialization, and financial integration while increasingly leveraging digital public infrastructure (DPI) to amplify its impact. Established over 30 years ago, this Pan-African multilateral institution…
South Africa is embarking on a transformative journey to replace the traditional green ID book with a new smart identity system. President Ramaphosa announced during his 2025 State of the Nation Address on 6 February that enhanced digital public infrastructure…
Anambra State is stepping up its game in digital governance and revenue automation! On January 27, 2025, the Anambra State ICT Agency and the Anambra Internal Revenue Service (AIRS) actively participated in the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Intelligent Revenue…
Kenya is leading Africa’s digital revolution through bold policies and transformative strategies. From building a smart city at Konza to ensuring rural broadband access, the government’s efforts are setting a new benchmark for digital public infrastructure across the continent. Among…
Digital public infrastructure (DPI) is a force multiplier today, enabling countries to deliver a range of services at scale. However a few years ago, it was still an emerging concept for much of the development community, sparking questions about its…
As Africa accelerates its journey towards robust digital public infrastructure (DPI), instant payment systems (IPS) have emerged as a game-changer, driving a dramatic 37% growth in transaction volumes over the past five years. This evolution represents over $1 trillion in…
