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Bosun Tijani presides over first ITU Council Plenary as Chair

Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani has presided over his first plenary session as Chair of the International Telecommunication Union Council, marking a new phase of leadership within the global telecommunica

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African Ministers call for harmonised policies and infrastructure investment at Connected Africa Sum...

African ministers and digital economy stakeholders have called for stronger policy coordination and sustained infrastructure investment to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation, during a ministerial roundtable held on the sidelines of the Conn

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Ghana participates in ITU Ministerial Retreat on global digital transformation Agenda

Ghana’s Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George is participating in the International Telecommunication Union Ministerial Retreat for Council Member States, where discussions are focused on shaping the future di

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Rwanda Delegation visits Guinea to explore Simandou 2040 development partnership

A high-level Rwandan delegation led by former President of AfDB, Donald Kaberuka has visited Guinea to explore strategic cooperation opportunities under the Simandou 2040 development programme.

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Bayobab appoints Wanita Ramsubak as General Manager for Digital Infrastructure Planning and Integrat...

Bayobab has announced the appointment of Wanita Ramsubak as General Manager: Digital Infrastructure Planning and Integration, effective 1 May 2026.

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Ghana launches 100,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships to boost digital skills

Applications have opened in Ghana for the first phase of 100,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships, a major digital skills initiative aimed at preparing young people for jobs in emerging technology fields.

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Uganda reaffirms commitment to digital cooperation at Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi

Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing digital transformation and regional collaboration through its participation at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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RCMRD trains Malawi health officials in advanced GIS and AI for disease response

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development is conducting an advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) training programme aimed at strengthening data-driven decision-making within Malawi’s health sector.

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ITU advances strategic planning for 2028–2031 at Ministerial Retreat

The International Telecommunication Union has convened a Ministerial Retreat for its Council Member States, focusing on shaping its future direction in an increasingly dynamic global digital environment.

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Africa calls for leadership in digital health and AI governance at WHS Nairobi 2026

WHO Regional Director, Prof. Mohamed Janabi, has called for Africa to take a leading role in shaping its digital and health future, emphasizing the importance of ownership, governance, and innovation driven by the continent’s priorities.

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Cape Town startup Happy Pay raises $5M seed round to scale the first ad-subsidised payments network, to deliver cost-free Buy Now Pay Later payments for SA consumers

Happy Pay, one of Africa’s fastest-growing Buy Now Pay Later platforms, has secured a $5 million seed round led by global technology investor Partech.