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Africa’s Trade Agreements Need Operating Systems, Not Another Layer of Promises
A new World Bank–African Union report argues that Africa’s integration gains now depend less on new declarations than on interoperable customs, payments, corridors, power markets and production networks that firms can use across borders.
Read analysisKenya Links Artificial-Intelligence Policy With Emirati-Backed Digital Infrastructure
Kenya is connecting artificial-intelligence policy and proposed legislation with United Arab Emirates-linked digital-infrastructure cooperation, while implementation remains to be demonstrated.
Read analysisThe African Union Is Building a Continental Water-and-Sanitation Evidence Agenda
The African Union Commission’s call for papers for African Union Echo 2026 creates a continental evidence-development process focused on water sustainability and sanitation.
Read analysisDigital Eswatini Connects Broadband Expansion With Public-Service Delivery
Digital Eswatini proposes connectivity for 1,031 public institutions while linking affordable broadband with stronger government digital-service capacity.
Read analysisCape Town’s AI Concierge Creates a New Front Door for Investors
Cape Town’s Maya investment concierge provides a multilingual, round-the-clock route into municipal processes, support and institutional contacts.
Read analysisLiberia Creates a Central Office for Digital Government Delivery
Liberia has created a presidential office to coordinate digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, connectivity and public-service transformation across government.
Read analysisBotswana’s Vaccine-System Patent Turns Research Capacity Into an Implementation Test
The University of Botswana’s automated vaccine system passed an international patentability test, opening a governed pathway toward wider protection and partnerships.
Read analysisSouth Africa’s USD500 Million Metro Loan Links Finance to Service Performance
AIIB’s USD500 million loan supports a performance-based metropolitan program that links municipal governance and financial reform with measurable reductions in water and electricity losses.
Read analysisEthiopia’s Cybersecurity Proclamation Strengthens Digital Infrastructure Protection
Ethiopia’s new cybersecurity proclamation links protection of strategic digital infrastructure with INSA’s national responsibilities and the institutional framework for Digital Ethiopia 2030.
Read analysisHow Cape Town’s Water Budget Divides the Work of Resilience
Cape Town’s 2026/27 water and sanitation budget combines R5.39 billion for capital projects with R19 billion for operations.
Read analysisNigeria’s Digital Postcode Is Becoming National Service Infrastructure
Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy and the Nigerian Postal Service are operationalizing a GIS-enabled National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System approved by the Federal Executive Council.
Read analysisMalawi’s Public Auctions Move Toward Auditable Digital Infrastructure
CSM Technologies will design, develop and commission an Electronic Auctioning Platform for Malawi’s Public Private Partnership Commission under the Digital Malawi Acceleration Project.
Read analysisMpumalanga’s Utility Loan Ties Repairs to Operating Reform
The African Development Bank’s $400 million loan combines infrastructure repair with operational reform in selected Mpumalanga municipalities.
Read analysisThe 50@50 Network Moves Urban Heat Planning Into Practice
The 50@50 city heat-action initiative organizes practical urban heat preparedness across more than 50 cities. A dozen cities are expected to conduct extreme-heat stress tests, depending on participating cities and continued program support.
Read analysisThe N’Djamena Declaration Connects Water Investment to Accountable Delivery
The N’Djamena Declaration calls for national and regional Water Compacts that connect investment priorities with reforms, financing needs, partner contributions and coordination.
Read analysisAfrica’s leading water utility streets ahead
The National Water and Sewage Corporation of Uganda is Africa’s leading water utility, using a range of demand management tools to achieve water security.
Read analysisAchieving water security and the SDGs
The Water Show Africa bridges the opportunities and challenges in the water sector. Read my keynote speech on achieving water security and the SDGs.
Read analysisThe green economy powers Africa forward
Countries in Africa have begun implementing green economy initiatives ensuring the green economy powers Africa forward into the future.
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