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AI in Africa: Unlocking Potential, Igniting Progress

As we stand at the threshold of the generative AI revolution, it will be critical to take early steps to...

21 Sep 2023 Reports
AI in Africa: Unlocking Potential, Igniting Progress
African Wireless Communications: The African position – what’s at stake for satellite in Africa at WRC-23

African Wireless Communications: The African position – what’s at stake for satellite in Africa at WRC-23

Excerpt: “With the 8th Sub-Saharan Spectrum Management Conference recently ending, and the 4th African Preparatory Meeting now underway, discussions around...

1 Sep 2023 Press
The African space industry is open for business! Is Africa really open for business?

The African space industry is open for business! Is Africa really open for business?

In the last few years, Africa has witnessed an unprecedented acceleration in tech products and services hinged on the outer...

12 Jun 2023 Opinion
Access Alert | Rwandan government approves National AI Policy

Access Alert | Rwandan government approves National AI Policy

On 20 April 2023, the Cabinet of Rwanda approved the National AI Policy, a significant step towards harnessing the potential...

5 Jun 2023 Opinion
SDGs and Space in Africa

SDGs and Space in Africa

AfricaCom 2022 recently concluded. As the premier event for the telecoms industry in Africa, there were many key discussions on...

18 Nov 2022 Opinion
Africa Continental Free Trade Area: What are the opportunities for the ICT sector?

Africa Continental Free Trade Area: What are the opportunities for the ICT sector?

This report was co-authored with Nicholas Frimpong-Manso and Lawrence Amevor from GP Business Consulting, a premier consultancy based in Africa....

25 Oct 2022 Reports
The State of Cybersecurity in Africa: The Chinese Effect

The State of Cybersecurity in Africa: The Chinese Effect

Introduction In Africa, core services such as communications, electric grids, transport systems, health services, and smart cities, are increasingly dependent...

23 Jun 2022 Opinion
Business Day | MELISSA GOVENDER: Can development finance accelerate Africa’s drive towards a digital economy?

Business Day | MELISSA GOVENDER: Can development finance accelerate Africa’s drive towards a digital economy?

This article was originally published in Business Day on 26 January 2022.  A well-functioning digital economy is necessary to achieve...

27 Jan 2022 Press