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The Rise of African AI Talent Hubs: Skills, Startups, and Global Support

African AI talent hubs Zindi Community Reaches 92,000 AI Practitioners Across Africa Africa’s grassroots AI talent ecosystem continues to grow, with the community-driven platform Zindi now registering over 92,000 data science and AI professionals continent-wide. Zindi connects data scientists, machine-learning… Continue Reading…

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Internet Shutdowns in Africa: A Growing Threat to Digital Rights

Internet shutdowns in Africa are a serious threat to digital rights. Governments sometimes block access during elections, protests, or security events. These measures may be intended to maintain order. However, they also limit freedom of expression, access to information, and… Continue Reading…

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Advancing Digital Governance: Key Outcomes from the Africa Tech Policy Summit

Advancing digital governance in Africa is now more important than ever. The Africa Tech Policy Summit brought together policymakers, technology leaders, civil society, and development partners. They discussed challenges and opportunities in digital governance. The summit focused on collaboration, trust,… Continue Reading…

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🎄A Year-In-Review 2025 | LOOKING AHEAD 2026👏 A Holiday Cheer from the DotConnectAfrica Group!

To our partners, allies, and extended DCA family,DotConnectAfrica Group Year in Review 2025 As the year draws to a close, we want to pause—briefly but intentionally—to thank you. Your trust, engagement, and belief in this mission have shaped 2025 into… Continue Reading…

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Building Trust: Why AI Ethics Matter for Africa

AI ethics in Africa 🎙 DotConnectAI Podcast — Episode 3 AI adoption in Africa is accelerating, and ethical frameworks are key to ensuring technology benefits everyone. In Episode 3, host Sage talks with AI ethics expert Lina about responsible AI… Continue Reading…

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China Mobile Powers Up 2Africa East Submarine Cable

China Mobile 2Africa East submarine cable Africa Becomes New Epicentre of Global Cyber Attacks as AI-Driven Threats Surge A recent report warns that Africa, driven by rising connectivity and digital adoption, is increasingly the target of global cyber‑espionage, ransomware, disinformation,… Continue Reading…

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Our Partnership: Why We Partner: Building Africa’s Digital Future Together

At DotConnectAfrica, we operate from a fundamental belief: transformative digital growth cannot happen in isolation. The complex challenges of digital sovereignty, AI governance, cybersecurity, and inclusive innovation require ecosystems of expertise, not solitary efforts. As we look toward 2026 and… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Celebrates CEO Sophia Bekele’s Year of Global Leadership, Culminating in Prestigious Insight Success Magazine Feature

CEO Sophia Bekele’s Leadership Year-End Recognition Highlights DCA’s Expanding Influence in the Fight for Digital Sovereignty on the World StageDotConnectAfrica (DCA) Group celebrates the global leadership of its CEO, Sophia Bekele, who has been featured in Insight Success Magazine. This… Continue Reading…

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Ethics at the Heart of Africa’s Digital Revolution

Digital ethics in Africa In today’s technology-driven world, digital ethics in Africa is more important than ever. Organizations like DotConnectAfrica, focused on Internet governance and ICT empowerment, rely on strong ethical practices to ensure the digital ecosystem serves everyone fairly. Promoting… Continue Reading…

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Africa’s AI Revolution: Investment, Skills, and Digital Infrastructure

Africa AI ecosystem AI Growth in Africa Remains Concentrated, Risking Regional Inequality A 2025 analysis shows that Africa’s AI funding, startup activity, and digital infrastructure remain heavily concentrated in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, and Egypt, leaving many countries with limited… Continue Reading…

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UN WSIS+20 Process Recognizes Submission on Digital Governance and the .Africa Domain Case

.Africa domain UN WSIS+20 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Port Louis, Mauritius, December 2025 DOtConnectAfrica’s Submission on Digital Governance Accountability Incorporated into UN WSIS+20 Review Process A formal submission by DotConnectAfrica, has been accepted and published as part of the United Nations’… Continue Reading…

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IoT Africa Smart Cities: How Connected Tech Is Transforming Urban Life

Discover how IoT Africa smart cities use connected technology to improve infrastructure, safety, and sustainability across the continent.

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News Update-Leadership and Innovation Insights from AWS re:Invent 2025

CBSegroup — the San Francisco–Bay Area partner and global consulting arm to DotConnectAfrica Group — attended the AWS re:Invent 2025 Watch Party at the Builder Loft in San Francisco. The event provided a distilled and thought-provoking review of AWS’s latest… Continue Reading…

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Women Leading Africa’s AI Revolution

Discover how women are shaping Africa’s AI future in DotConnectAI Podcast Episode 2, featuring trends, policies, and real-world AI innovations.

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DotConnectAfrica Group Congratulates Mr. Richard Kirby on Receiving the International Leadership Award at the 2025 Arab Digital Economy Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DUBAI, UAE, 2025 DotConnectAfrica Group Congratulates Advisory Board Member Richard Kirby on Receiving the International Leadership Award at the 2025 Arab Digital Economy Awards The Global Advisory Board of the DotConnectAfrica (DCA) Group is delighted to recognize… Continue Reading…

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Africa’s AI Turning Point: Opportunity, Inequality, and Urgent Risks

Explore Africa’s AI turning point: the risks of automation for women in outsourcing, major tech investments in South Africa, funding for African AI startups, and the environmental impact of AI expansion across the continent

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From Noise to Signal: How Leaders Should Read Online Feedback in the Age of AI

reading online feedback in the age of AI In today’s hyper-automated landscape, leaders face an unfamiliar kind of turbulence, a digital environment where commentary appears instant, anonymous, and often amplified by algorithms that prioritize speed over truth. Not all feedback… Continue Reading…

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DCA Digital Digest: AI hallucinations lead to a new cyber threat: Slopsquatting

AI’s rapid growth is reshaping global challenges—from a 150% surge in tech emissions and new cyber threats like slopsquatting to EU regulatory tensions and rising deepfake risks. Explore how AI expansion is driving environmental, security, and governance concerns worldwide.

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