Namibia leads Africa’s digital transformation with UPI
12 December 2025
Namibia has established itself as one of Africa’s most progressive economies, spearheading the continent’s shift toward seamless, real-time online payments.
According to the latest RMB Continent at a Crossroads White Paper, Namibia is the only African nation to have formally adopted India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) through a government-to-government agreement, positioning Windhoek at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution.
Find out more Mukuru and WIFE to empower female farmers in Zimbabwe
12 December 2025
Mukuru has joined forces with Women in Farming and Entrepreneurship (WIFE) to promote financial inclusion and support agri-preneurship among Zimbabwe’s rural women.
The partnership is centred on advancing agroecological sunflower farming as a means to empower smallholder farmers, providing them with access to finance, agricultural training, and market linkages to strengthen their livelihoods.
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Mozambique’s INCM reports progress in 2025 Activity Plan
12 December 2025
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Mozambique (INCM) has reported impressive progress in implementing its 2025 Activity Plan, with approximately 87% of objectives achieved by November — significantly up from a 61% completion rate last year.
This progress reflects notable advancements across multiple areas, including regulation, enforcement, consumer protection, service quality, network expansion, digital inclusion, international engagement, internal management modernisation, and institutional capacity building.
Find out more Malawi to connect 2,000 rural schools
12 December 2025
The Malawian government has announced a major plan to link 2,000 rural secondary schools to the internet through the “Connect A School” project, spearheaded by the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA).
The initiative was unveiled by the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Shadric Namalomba, during a visit to the ICT laboratory at the Community Day Secondary School in Phalula, Balaka. Minister Namalomba highlighted the government’s dedication to embedding the project within Malawi’s broader national development strategy, Malawi 2063, which prioritises information technology skills as a vital component for progress. Participating schools will receive computer labs and internet connectivity, marking a significant step toward digital inclusion in the country.
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