The "Interconnection and Access Catalogue 2023" from Togo Telecom is more than a technical document; it reflects the dynamics of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Africa. In a continent undergoing a digital transformation, regulations and...
EACO 29th Annual Assemblies & Extra-Ordinary Congress reflects on East Africa’s ICT landscape
Hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), the 29th Annual Assemblies & Extra-Ordinary Congress provided a unique platform for East Africa Communication Organizations (EACO) members and stakeholders to interact, network, exchange experiences, and share...
ICTA, Mauritius ICT Regulatory Authority Unveils New Cybersecurity Guidelines Developed While Participating in iPRIS
In a landmark move driven by its active participation in the ICT Policy & Regulation – Institutional Strengthening (iPRIS) programme, the Information and Communication Technologies Authority of Mauritius (ICTA) has announced comprehensive cybersecurity guidelines...
Interview with Mrs Bernice Edande Otye, ARTAC Permanent Secretary
Interview with Mrs. Bernice Edande Otye, Permanent Secretary of the Assembly of Telecommunications Regulators of Central Africa (ARTAC). By Nancy Onyango. This interview has been edited for clarity. Nancy Onyango: Hello Madam, please introduce yourself and tell us...
Building sustainable data infrastructures for the future
Sustainable Data Infrastructure Webinar Highlights On 19 June 2024, the Data Governance in Africa Initiative organised an online capacity-building webinar on sustainable data infrastructures in collaboration with GIZ, EstDev, and Smart Africa. This webinar underscored...
The 2023 EACO Communications Sector Regional Report
The 2023 EACO Communications Sector Regional Report was launched on 24 June 2024 during the 29th Annual Assemblies and Extra Ordinary Congress of EACO in Nairobi, Kenya. This 17-page report consolidates data analysed by the East Africa Communications Organisation...
29th Annual Assemblies & Extraordinary Congress of EACO
The 29th Annual Assemblies and Extraordinary Congress of EACO will take place from 24-28 June 2024 at the Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. Hosted by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA), this event will provide a unique platform for EACO members and...
Highlights: The 2024 AI for Good Global Summit
The 2024 AI for Good Global Summit, held in Geneva from 30 to 31 May, emphasised AI's role in addressing global challenges and advancing sustainable development goals (SDGs). The AI for Good Global Summit is the leading action-oriented United Nations platform...
Africa Day: Creating opportunities for knowledge exchange
Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu (I am because you are). Happy Africa Day! As we commemorate Africa Day on May 25th, a significant event that celebrates achievements and acknowledges current progress towards Agenda 2063, we are reminded of the essence of Ubuntu. This African...
iPRIS peer to peer training in Sweden to take place from 12 to 29 May 2024
The NRAs represented include The Gambia’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Lesotho Communications Authority (LCA), Mauritius’ Information and Communications Technology Authority (ICTA), Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA), Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).