Leading up to our coverage of the Global DPI Summit happening next week in Cairo, Egypt, Africa.com is pleased to present this special edition newsletter on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Africa curated by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation’s Head of DPI,…
BCX, a leading South African ICT company, has successfully completed a multi-million Rand, three-year transformation of its core network infrastructure, significantly strengthening the country’s digital economy. This article showcases how BCX tackled the challenges of outdated infrastructure to provide businesses…
In recent years, Africa has witnessed a rapid advancement in digital banking, reshaping the continent’s financial landscape. Somalia is a remarkable example, where East Africa’s Salaam Bank, in collaboration with Paymentology, has launched a co-branded tokenised tap-to-pay digital companion card…
The information summarized is sourced from the article titled “AU recognises female innovators using technology to transform the education sector in Africa,” published on August 6, 2024. The article details the achievements of female innovators recognized by the AU through…
As consumer needs evolve, fintech companies are at the forefront of delivering solutions that not only meet but also exceed expectations. From streamlining international money transfers to empowering wealth creation and enabling financial inclusion across Africa, these pioneers are demonstrating…
The African continent is undergoing a financial revolution, driven by the widespread adoption of mobile phones among its young, tech-savvy population. This shift is primarily due to the growth of fintech (financial technology), which has dramatically improved financial inclusion by…
The current state of the startup ecosystem in Ghana. The outdooring of Ghanaian start-ups started much more actively from 2008 when the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology launched Since that time, more start-ups, specifically around have launched, according to the…
Focus:Investigate the social and economic impacts of DPI on rural communities in Ghana. Highlight how improved digital connectivity and access to digital services are transforming lives and boosting economic activities. Key Points:Overview of digital connectivity initiatives in rural areas.Impact on…
Ghana has been at the forefront of digital transformation in Africa, leveraging information technology (IT) and information communications technology (ICT) to drive sustainable development. Technology has been used to drive socio-economic transformation in virtually every sector of the public sphere…
The Role of Smart City Technologies in Africa’s Digital Public Infrastructure Smart City technologies are rapidly transforming urban landscapes across Africa, providing innovative solutions to improve the quality of life for residents, enhance public services, and drive sustainable development. At…