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The safari experience is surprisingly affordable at $200 for up to four guests. It offers a full-day excursion from Cape Town to the Aquila Private Game Reserve. This 24,000-acre wildlife conservancy is home to Africa’s “Big Five” – elephants, lions, rhinos, African buffalo, and leopards. The package includes round-trip transportation and a welcome breakfast. Guests […]

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Considered the 4th largest known natural arch in the world, the Aloba Arch is in Chad. It’s 120 metres high and 77 metres wide. The arch, in the Ennedi Range of the Saharan desert, was carved from sandstone over many years of erosion and is the largest natural arch outside of the United States. The […]

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According to the luxury cruise line, travellers can look forward to itineraries on two vessels, Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Sky, on her South African maiden voyage this coming cruise season. “Travellers can fly to Mauritius first and return home via one of our cruises, visiting Reunion, Madagascar, Mozambique, and other beautiful ports along the SA […]

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The long list of participating countries vividly demonstrates that diversity is in the spotlight this year. The African continent will be represented by 30 countries, including South Africa, Ethiopia, Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria, Burkina Faso, Benin, Cameroon, and Zambia. This will allow the BRICS+ Fashion Summit to facilitate an entirely new level of integration between the […]

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Loshiro, 28, is one of the few Yaaku people of northern Kenya who speak Yaakunte fluently – and, along with one of her sisters, the only young Yaaku. In the Unesco World Atlas of Languages, the United Nations lists the language as “severely endangered”, with only nine speakers. In 2010, Unesco declared Yaakunte to be […]

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A video compilation featuring diverse perspectives from participants at the Global DPI Summit that took place in Cairo, Egypt. In this engaging montage, attendees share the one word they believe best captures the essence of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Africa today. The video highlights the enthusiasm, optimism, and unique insights of leaders, experts, and […]

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Mene highlights the need for capacity-building, advocacy, and the strong political will of 48 countries already committed. He is optimistic that private sector investment, supported by the protocol’s regulatory framework, will drive the growth of digital public infrastructure across Africa. DPI.AFRICA.COM

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In this interview conducted by Africa.com, Emmanuel Khisa, Africa Director for the Centre for Digital Public Infrastructure (CDPI), shares insights on the organization’s role in supporting African governments in building effective and inclusive Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). He highlights Zambia’s success with electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) systems, which have transformed digital health and social […]

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This article explores the key insights from the “DPI Brewed in an African Pot” session at the Global DPI Summit, focusing on how African nations are adopting and customizing Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to suit their unique contexts. It highlights the importance of locally tailored solutions, the role of regional innovation, and strategies to bridge […]

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A session that explores the transformative potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as a key driver for Africa’s digital future. As robust connectivity and enabling digital platforms become critical, delegates discuss the African Digital Public Infrastructure Blueprint. This initiative, led by the UN and the African Union, provides the tools and resources needed to support […]

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The party and has accepted that “bringing private sector money on board is not selling your soul”, said South Africa’s deputy president Paul Mashatile. In an interview with the Financial Times at the end of a week-long investor roadshow to Britain and Ireland, Mashatile said South Africa’s new government, in which the ANC is sharing […]

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In its inaugural year, the NBA Africa Triple-Double Accelerator aims to make a lasting impact on the African tech ecosystem. The program has a clear focus on empowering entrepreneurs by providing essential resources that enable them to enhance their business models and scale operations effectively. The Triple Double Accelerator is aligned with the broader NBA […]

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