For most of independent Africa, information lived in rooms. Births sat in ledgers. Land sat in dusty files. A hospital record travelled only as far as a clerk could carry it. A trader crossing from Kigali to Kampala carried photocopies…
Across Africa, a quiet transformation is underway. After years of designing digital policies and strategies, many countries are now preparing to turn those plans into real systems that people and businesses can use every day. A new report from research…
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…
SALAMA • DIGIT Health DPI: A Case Study: In 2023, Mozambique’s Ministry of Health (MISAU) deployed the DPI approach for public health services in partnership with the eGov Foundation. Malaria remains a major public health concern in sub-Saharan Africa. DIGIT…
Kenya is at the forefront of Africa’s digital transformation, with groundbreaking initiatives like the Digital Literacy Programme (DLP), Konza Technopolis, Huduma Namba, and e-Citizen shaping the nation’s future. As Kenya strives to become a leading player in the global digital…
As Africa continues to make strides toward becoming a digitally connected continent, digital public infrastructure (DPI) is emerging as a powerful tool to drive inclusion and social and economic transformation. DPI encompasses platforms that facilitate digital identity, payments, and data…
Paving the Path to Sustainable Development The Global DPI Summit, held from October 1-3, 2024, brought together representatives from over 100 countries, creating a rich platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across government, private industry, and civil society. The…
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,…
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…