In February 2022, the then Vice President of Ghana, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, a man widely designated as Ghana’s digitalisation champion, made a bold declaration that the Ghana Card is recognised in 44,000 airports across the world as a valid form of ID for Ghanaians travelling into Ghana.
Category: IT Security
Eyes Wide Open: What Smart Glasses Mean For Citizen Privacy in East Africa
In 2025, EssilorLuxottica and Meta sold more than seven million Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses, tripling their sales from the previous two years and making the category a mainstream product for the first time.
ALX Builds Africa’s Workforce as Competitor in AI-driven Global Economy
The global economy is rapidly reorganising around artificial intelligence (AI). Companies worldwide are actively searching for talent to build, manage, and scale automated systems, and the demand for relevant, rigorous tech training is growing.
DCO Calls for Multistakeholder Action to Protect Civilian Digital Ecosystems During Crises
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia// – Digital Cooperation Organisation (DCO), the world’s first standalone international organisation focused on accelerating inclusive and sustainable digital economy growth, launched its report titled “Civilian Digital Ecosystems at the Core: Safeguarding During Crisis” as part of its efforts to advance international digital cooperation and support the development of trusted, resilient, and people-centred […]
Is South Africa’s Cybersecurity lagging AI Adoption?
South Africa now features among the most targeted countries on the continent for cybercrime, with regional policing analyses warning of sustained growth in financially motivated attacks, including business email compromise and ransomware[1].
ZTE Releases Sustainability Report 2025: Driving a New Chapter in Sustainable Development Through AI
China// — ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of information and communication technology solutions, recently released its Sustainability Report 2025, highlighting the company’s latest achievements in deepening ESG practices.
AI Unleashed as Companies Showcase Business Impact at Flagship SAP event
Johannesburg, South Africa//-Leading organisations throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa are revealing how business AI has shifted from experimentation to realised business value at this year’s SAP SAPPHIRE, held in Madrid between 19 and 21 May.
Unicorn Startups: AI and HealthTech Post Record-Breaking Valuations in 2026
The term ‘unicorn’ was introduced in 2013 by venture capitalist Aileen Lee to describe privately held startups valued at over $1 billion, companies so uncommon they seemed almost mythical.
Ghana Targets AI Leadership in Africa as Mahama Launches $270 Million National Strategy
President John Dramani Mahama has unveiled Ghana’s National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, setting out an ambitious roadmap to position the country as a leading hub for AI innovation in West Africa and across the continent.
Liquid C2 Launches Africa’s First Google Cloud-powered Experience Centre to Accelerate AI Adoption
South Africa// — Liquid C2, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader, has launched Africa’s first Partner Experience Centre powered by Google Cloud in Johannesburg, South Africa.









