The department of communications & digital technologies has formalised a three-year plan to redesign the State IT Agency – an institutional reform effort that has been repeatedly promised over the past seven years but never concluded. The commitment appears in the department’s annual performance plan (APP) for 2026/2027, signed off by the minister, Solly Malatsi….
British International Investment (BII), has launched its new five-year strategy, with the aim to drive £9 billion of new capital into Africa to support economic growth. A central pillar of the strategy is a focus on accelerating the flow of private capital into African countries. Of the £9 billion, BII will contribute nearly £5 billion,…
Nairobi — As banks, financial institutions, telecommunications firms and payment service providers (PSPs) increasingly adopt stablecoins as core infrastructure for treasury management and cross-border payments, regulatory defensibility is emerging as a critical priority. A new report indicates that this shift is accelerating a broader transition in Africa’s digital economy–from basic data protection frameworks to active,…
The political transition in Cotonou opens a window for regional de-escalation that the African Union should seize. Romuald Wadagni’s election as Benin’s president on 12 April may prove to be more than a routine domestic transition. It could reopen dialogue between Niger and Benin and help ease wider regional tensions. The African Union (AU) remains…
New York — As delivered “Ambassador Clase, thank you so much for having me today. I really appreciate it. “Let me start by saying what you all know. Across the globe, children are facing record levels of violence, displacement, and deprivation. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn “In 2024 alone, the…
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed reaffirmed Ethiopia’s commitment to sharing its artificial intelligence (AI) experience across Africa and strengthening continental partnerships to adapt to the rapidly evolving technological landscape. The premier made the remark following his meeting with Director General of Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jean Kaseya, earlier today….
INFOGRAPHIC/EYEWITNESS MEDIA GROUP. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] African climate stakeholders have called for urgent reforms to the UN’s Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD), warning that current global responses to climate impacts are “grossly inadequate.” Speaking at the 5th African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi, the Pan African Climate…
In today’s attention economy, talent alone is rarely enough. Visibility is what counts and Director Peacock understands that better than most. When the concept of a talent hunt landed on his desk, Director Peacock didn’t just direct a campaign. He architected a movement. The result is what many are already calling one of the most…
Dar es Salaam — The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP 2026-2035) in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step toward transforming agriculture and food systems across East Africa. The three-day meeting, running from April 21…
The State Minister for Sports, Peter Ogwang, has called for full commitment from East African governments and football stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. He described the AFCON 2027 that will be co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania as a defining moment for the region. Ogwang made the…
