Young women shaping Africa’s digital future |
On Thursday, 23 April 2026, the world marks International Girls in ICT Day, a global call to action to ensure girls and young women can study, work and lead in
Digitalise Youth: Empowering Africa’s next generation of digital Changemakers
Across Africa, young people are not just navigating the digital world; they are reshaping it.Launched in 2025, the Digitalise Youth Project is implemented by World Scouting as part of a
Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Imperative | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Over the past five decades, African governments have developed policies, laws, and regulations to govern the continent’s digital landscape. Across Africa, legal texts are setting direction and providing safeguards for
5 Tech leaders reveal biggest opportunities for women in Africa’s tech sector
But as Africa accelerates adoption of AI across sectors, a critical question is emerging: will women help shape the continent’s digital future, or will the industry repeat the gender gaps
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[Column] Jannie Zaaiman: Global tech lay-offs and Africa’s opportunity
From Silicon Valley to Europe’s boardrooms, tech executives are trimming headcount again. In contrast, across Africa, employers and governments face the dilemma of a digital skills shortage. As mature markets
Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution
Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director, Acquiring at Network International. Africa has already proved the world wrong. We did not just join the digital payment race; we set the pace for
JUDY WARUIRU: Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution
Africa has already proved the world wrong. We did not just join the digital payment race; we set the pace for mobile money and financial inclusion. But let’s be real.
The future of work – skills, not fear – South Africa’s path to an AI-ready workforce – Intelligent CIO Africa
As Artificial Intelligence and automation reshape the global economy, South Africa’s ability to compete will increasingly depend on how well its workforce adapts to digital change. Daniel Orelowitz, MD at
From Data Centers to Digital Skills: How Cybastion Shaped Africa’s Tech Future in 2025
By Joseph Besong In his year-end message, Dr. Thierry Wandji, President and CEO of Cybastion, described 2025 as a pivotal chapter in the company’s growth—one driven by bold execution, deep
UAE Launches Historic $1 Billion AI Initiative to Transform Africa’s Digital Infrastructure
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled an ambitious $1 billion investment initiative aimed at revolutionizing artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-enabled services across the African continent, marking one of the most