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Towards an African DPI Blueprint: Accelerating Africa’s Digital Transformation This session explores the transformative potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a key driver for… Read More »DPI Global Summit Sessions
Interview conducted by Africa.com Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of AfCFTA, discusses the challenges and progress in implementing Africa’s digital trade protocol. While overcoming initial hurdles like… Read More »AfCFTA Secretary-General, Wamkele Mene
Following the tremendous success of our pilot programme last year, we are thrilled to announce the return of The Hub, an initiative by Shimuzic Foundation… Read More »Successful Internship Programme by Shimuzic Foundation and Hollywood Foundation returns for second year
Digital Identity: The Foundation for Inclusion Digital identity systems are central to inclusion in Africa. These systems enable individuals to verify their identity online, granting… Read More »Inclusion Through Digital Public Infrastructure in Africa: Driving Social and Economic Transformation
By Harry Scherzer, CEO, FutureForex On 18 September, the Reserve Bank is set to cut interest rates for the first time since the height of… Read More »What Could SA’s Upcoming Interest Rate Cut Mean For The Rand and People Moving Money Internationally?
On the 8th of September each year, the world comes together to celebrate International Literacy Day, a global reminder of the critical importance of literacy… Read More »World Literacy Day 2024: Changing the Literacy Landscape in South Africa
On Friday, September 6th, LL Cool J is set to release his highly anticipated album, featuring a unique blend of global sounds and collaborations with… Read More »LL Cool Jay releasing new collaboration with West African Kora Master
Baobabs reach extraordinarily old ages. Some have been found to be thousands of years old. During these life spans, elder baobabs have survived erratic climate… Read More »How Baobabs Thrive: Africa’s Remarkable Trees Defy Climate Challenges
South Africa’s Northern Cape province has become a prime area for investment in renewable energy. It is host to 59 of the 112 large-scale renewable… Read More »How Renewable Energy Projects Can Benefit Small Towns in South Africa: Key Steps for Developers
Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and… Read More »Understanding The Impact of Drought on Southern Africa’s Crops: Causes and Lessons Learned