The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are set to work together to develop technologies and infrastructure to support socio-economic development in South Africa and Southern Africa
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Sudan embraces digital payments to build an inclusive economy
Sudan has joined the United Nations-based “Better Than Cash Alliance” and announced the commitment to accelerate the transition from cash to digital payments
Nigeria’s Communication Minister tasks NCC on digital economy
Dr Isa Pantami, Nigeria’s minister of communications and digital economy, has requested the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to accelerate effort towards full actualisation of the digital economy agenda
World Bank: Tanzania can boost digital economy to support stronger policy response
The World Bank’s 14th Tanzania Economic Update (TEU) has highlighted the benefits of investing in Tanzania’s digital economy, to support stronger policy responses to the current crisis and boost the recovery in productivity and job creation
Global service providers partner with Fortinet to deliver secure SD-WAN services
Fortinet, a broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions provider, has announced continued momentum with network service providers that have chosen to leverage Fortinet Secure SD-WAN to scale and expand their business, deliver new value-added services and limit overhead