African countries are increasingly recognizing that data protection can no longer be handled in isolation. With rapid digitalization, growing cross-border data flows, and the expansion of digital services such as fintech, e-commerce, and cloud computing, regulators across the continent are now working together to strengthen enforcement and harmonize privacy standards. Recent developments under the Network…

African fintech giant Paystack has unveiled Canvas, a fully rebuilt next-generation merchant dashboard designed to transform how businesses manage payments, monitor performance, and interact with financial data. The launch marks the first major rebuild of Paystack’s dashboard in 10 years and introduces an AI-native experience aimed at helping businesses make faster, smarter, and more informed…

Botswana is accelerating efforts to bridge the digital divide through a growing combination of technology donations, digital education programs, connectivity expansion, and public-private partnerships aimed at improving access to technology and learning opportunities across the country. As digital transformation becomes increasingly important for economic growth, education, and social inclusion, Botswana is investing heavily in initiatives…

A new independent research report has revealed the enormous impact Meta’s digital platforms are having on Nigeria’s economy, entrepreneurship ecosystem, and digital transformation journey. According to the report, Meta’s family of apps, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, Threads, and Meta AI, contributes an estimated $820 million annually to Nigeria’s economy. The report, titled “Nigeria’s Digital…