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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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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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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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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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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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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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Managing AI Hallucination: Protecting Reputation Through Governance

Discover how disciplined AI governance protects organizations from reputational risks caused by AI hallucination. Learn why verification, accountability, and structured oversight are essential in today’s automated information landscape.

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How Africa’s SMEs Can Embrace the Web3 Revolution

Africa’s SMEs are entering the Web3 era. Discover how blockchain, digital identity, and decentralised finance are reshaping small business growth, innovation, and security across the continent.

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Beyond the Firewall: Are We Fighting Yesterday’s Cyber War?

Beyond the Firewall cybersecurity By Sophia Bekele As we move through Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a critical question emerges: are we making progress? Or are we simply getting more efficient at responding to the last attack? Tomorrow, I’ll be pondering this… Continue Reading…

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Is There a Future for the “Amazon of Africa”?

Jumia, often hailed as the “Amazon of Africa,” is navigating its most critical phase yet. Founded in Nigeria in 2012, the company expanded rapidly across 14 countries and multiple verticals including food delivery, travel services, and online payments. However, the… Continue Reading…

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DotConnectAfrica Launches DotconnectAI

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DotConnectAfrica Launches AI@DCADigest AI Newsletter

Launch Special:  DotConnectAfrica (DCA) Harnesses AI to Launch ‘AI@DCADigest’, a Groundbreaking Newsletter Curated for Africa’s AI Landscape Mauritius – August 22, 2025 – For over a decade, DCA Digest has stood as Africa’s trusted source for technology insights, bridging information… Continue Reading…

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