Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

Digitalization is revolutionising Mozambique’s malaria response

The country’s Ministry of Health faced an enormous challenge of dealing with large volumes of data from several different areas of its malaria control programme

Filipe Basílio, officer in charge of monitoring and evaluation in Mozambique’s malaria programme in the northern Nampula Province recalls the laborious task of data collection and analysis in his day-to-day work: "All record-keeping tools were manual and it used to take a long time for the data to reach the…

Reload Logistics
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Reload Logistics Releases Outlook Report: "Unlocking Southern Africa's Trade Potential”

New insights highlight infrastructure, digital innovation, and sustainability shaping regional trade

As trade corridors expand and the demand for sustainable supply chain solutions grows, Reload Logistics (www.ReloadLogistics.com) has released an industry outlook report titled “Unlocking Southern Africa’s Trade Potential in 2025 and Beyond.” The report sheds light on transformative trends in infrastructure, trade integration, and digital innovation driving Southern Africa’s logistics…

Source: Republic of South Africa: The Parliament |

State Information Technology Agency (SITA) Governance and Performance Failures Put State Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure at Risk

The committee heard that while a new Board has been in place since February 2025, the agency still has critical unfilled vacancies such as a Chief Digital Officer

Following two days of briefings from the Auditor-General and the Special Investigating Unit on the State Information Technology Agency (SITA), the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), Mr Songezo Zibi, has raised concerns with SITA’s governance and performance failures, which adversely affect government effectiveness. The SITA has…

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Canon Central and North Africa Unveil Season 2 of 'Women Who Empower' with Women in Successful Careers (WISCAR) in Nigeria

The launch ceremony was held at Hive by Zen — a newly opened studio by Canon ambassador Emmanuel Oyeleke — and was attended by 20 ladies who will be part of the programme in Season 2, alongside representatives from both organizations

Canon and WISCAR (Women in Successful Careers) renew their commitment to focus on accelerating action and building community for women in imaging and print industries.  Second season of 'Women Who Empower' aligns with the International Women's Day 2025 theme of "Accelerate Action".  Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) (www.Canon-CNA.com), a…

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The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) Africa and Mastercard Foundation Announce Selection of 12 Companies for Second Cohort of EdTech Fellowship in Ghana

This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise

MEST Africa (www.Meltwater.org), in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, has announced its second cohort of 12 innovative companies for the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Ghana. This six-month entrepreneurship acceleration program is dedicated to supporting Africa’s most promising EdTech ventures by equipping them with mentorship, funding, and expertise in the science of…

Source: Foreign Ministry of Oman |

Electronic Attestation service to launch in Egypt and Jordan

The service will be rolled out gradually to other countries as part of the Ministry's phased implementation plan, in collaboration with Oman Post

The Foreign Ministry is pleased to announce the launch of the seventh phase of the electronic attestation service in Jordan and Egypt, starting from April 22, 2025. The Ministry is committed to providing high-quality consular services, supporting the digital transformation goals of Oman Vision 2040, and facilitating procedures through service digitisation.…

Source: Energy Capital & Power |

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powers Innovation, Efficiency and Growth in African Mining

African Mining Week will explore how digital tools are being utilized by African projects to optimize mineral extraction and drive local beneficiation, fostering economic growth

African mining projects are increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and meet ambitious production targets set by governments across the continent. As the mining industry undergoes a digital transformation, the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) will highlight the pivotal role of AI and other digital tools in optimizing…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

African health experts commit to accelerate efforts to eliminate Neglected Tropical Diseases

WHO is working closely with Member States and partners to adapt public health strategies, enhance surveillance, and ensure timely responses to evolving NTDs challenges

African health experts have renewed commitment to accelerate efforts to end Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) that continue to affect over a billion people globally, 40% of whom live in the African region. Meeting in Togo from 15 to 17 April 2025 for the NTD Programme Managers meeting, the experts also…

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Elm Signs Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Group Kuba in the Field of Smart Transport and Digital Payments

This MoU aligns with Elm’s broader strategy of establishing effective international partnerships and expanding its footprint in global markets through advanced digital initiatives

As part of its global expansion strategy and commitment to fostering international partnerships, Elm (www.ELM.sa), a leader in digital solutions, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kuba, an international group specialized in smart transport technologies and digital payments. The agreement was formalized during GITEX Africa 2025,…

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Orange Middle East and Africa launches “My Customer, My Boss” an unprecedented mobilization of 10 000 employees to meet with customers

The feedback gathered in the field will be analysed using the latest artificial intelligence technologies and transformed into concrete actions during internal hackathons organized in each country

Orange (www.Orange.com) launched the first-ever 'My Customer, My Boss' initiative simultaneously in its 17 subsidiaries in Middle East and Africa. This unprecedented operation is a first on a continental scale for a company of this size. It aims to strengthen customer listening at all levels of the organization, by mobilizing,…