1. EXTENDED: COVID-19 eHealth Innovation Essay Writing Competition Award Almost overnight, remote work has become the new norm, the mainstream. Companies, schools and other institutions around the world are encouraging their staff, students to work from home to prioritize the… Continue Reading…

1. Digitizing financial services key to Africa’s post-pandemic growth, experts say The COVID-19 pandemic highlights Africa’s need to digitize, especially in the financial services sector, to protect the continent’s primarily cash-based societies from the spread of the disease, leaders from… Continue Reading…

1. Coronavirus reveals need to bridge the digital divide The global crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has pushed us further into a digital world, and changes in behaviour are likely to have lasting effects when the economy starts… Continue Reading…

1. How IoT can help in preventing the spread of Coronavirus and other future infectious diseases The Internet of Things (IoT), a network of interconnected systems and advances in data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and ubiquitous connectivity can help by… Continue Reading…

1. Africa must embrace digital infrastructure governance. PPPs can help Africa stands at a decisional threshold regarding the development of sustainable digital infrastructure. These are exactly the kind of partnerships that will help drive Africa into the digital infrastructure sector,… Continue Reading…

1. The Five Biggest Trends In Fintech For 2020 The rapidly changing technology landscape, led by the global rollout of 5G networks, will impact every component of the banking industry. 5G will open the door for exciting use cases and… Continue Reading…

This the season of joy and happiness to celebrate the Christmas holidays and to take a moment to be thankful. Today we would like to thank you for reading our digest regularly. We am grateful for the time you have… Continue Reading…

1. The Biggest Technology Trends That Will Disrupt Banking in 2020 The rapidly changing technology landscape, led by the global rollout of 5G networks, will impact every component of the banking industry. 5G will open the door for exciting use… Continue Reading…

1. Bridging the gender gap in cybersecurity space In 45% of enterprises globally, the proportion of women working in IT security departments is less than that in the rest of the company’s workforce. However, of these organisations only 37% of… Continue Reading…

1. Data gaps threaten achievement of development goals in Africa Data gaps across the African continent threaten to hinder the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the African Union’s Agenda 2063, according to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation’s first governance… Continue Reading…

1. Digital technologies are transforming African businesses, but what are the obstacles that remain? Digital technology has created new opportunities for businesses in sub-Saharan Africa to compete on a more equal footing. However, these businesses have yet to enjoy the… Continue Reading…