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The Next Era Of Digital Growth Must Recognise More People In The Languages They Live In

By Vanashree Govender, Senior PR Manager, Media and Communications, Huawei South Africa For millions of people, the digital world still begins with a quiet translation. They speak one language at home, think in it, play in it, then switch to another to search, type, learn or use everyday apps without friction. It isn’t because people […]

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Digital Public Infrastructure

How Digital Public Infrastructure Is Transforming Health And Identity In Rural Zambia

By Lissa Ngenda Mwenda, Vimbainashe Tsododo (IHM) & Garikai Nhongo (Co-Develop) Isaac Makonko has witnessed 90 years of evolving challenges in rural Zambia. A lifetime spent in Kafulafuta, a small village of just over 5,000 people, has given Isaac a front-row seat to the complexities of accessing healthcare in under-resourced communities. While health services are available, their physical distance often makes […]

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Airtel Africa Foundation

Airtel Africa Foundation Partners With The Itu, Risa & Cisco To Boost Digital Skills Development In Rwanda

Airtel Africa Foundation has partnered on a Joint Initiative with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) and Cisco on capacity and digital skills development, under the Digital Transformation Centres (DTC) Initiative.  This partnership aims to bridge the digital divide and promote digital inclusion by providing free Internet connectivity and digital skills […]

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AI Governance

How Africa Can Shape Ethical AI Governance for Its Diverse Future

Africa’s digital future hinges not on simply adopting the latest artificial intelligence (AI) innovations, but on shaping them to fit the continent’s vast, complex cultural tapestry. As the world turns to Africa as a potential leader in ethical technology, the challenge—and promise—of truly inclusive governance has never been more urgent. (Centre for Intellectual Property and Information […]

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Airtel and Vodacom collaborate on network infrastructure for digital inclusion.

Airtel, Vodacom Sign Network Infrastructure Agreement To Drive Digital Inclusion

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries. The agreement marks a transformative milestone in promoting digital inclusion and expanding access to reliable connectivity across Africa. The initial partnership focuses […]

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Airtel Africa Foundation Launches Tech For Her Program To Upskill African Women

Airtel Africa Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Airtel Africa plc, today announced the launch of its ‘Tech For Her’ Program’, targeting young women across Zambia, Uganda, and Kenya. The initiative, to be delivered in partnership with Tertiary DNS, is a five -week intensive online program that aims to equip participants with high-demand digital skills including […]

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Empowered women from Africa taking a selfie during International Women’s Day 2023.

International Women’s Day 2023, Digital Inclusion Is Vital For Strengthening Women’s Rights In Africa

By S. Mona Sinha The internet has a pivotal role to play in empowering women and girls across Africa, but preexisting forms of gender discrimination and marginalization are underpinning a widening digital gender divide. The root causes preventing millions from getting online need to be urgently addressed, because until we close the technology gap, longstanding […]

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ASVL Summit 2022 Kigali, Rwanda focusing on digital inclusion and Africa’s economic progress.

One Africa, One Voice: Digital Inclusion Holds The Power To Accelerate Africa’s Economic Growth

Shared Value Africa Initiative (SVAI) and Shift Impact Africa have partnered with the GSM Association (GSMA), a global institution that represents the telco and digital service sectors, to bring together the sixth annual Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit and the Mobile World Congress Africa (MWCA).  Both events will take place alongside each other at the […]

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Smart City, Smart Nation and Smart Africa

A greener, more intelligent infrastructure is the backbone of a smart Africa. Definition of a Smart City A smart city is measured by the efficiency with which resources, like energy and water, is provided. The goal is to make sure that the city prospers in the future while enhancing the quality of life of its people. […]

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