Digital Economy
Egypt's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Raafat Hindy, met on Sunday with Augusta Spinelli, SAP's Regional President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, to discuss expanding the company's investments in Egypt and scaling up outsourcing operations. The talks explored deeper cooperation in cloud computing, support for Egypt's digital sovereignty, introduction of advanced AI capabilities, and training programs for Egyptian youth.
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Frehiwot Tamru, CEO of Ethio telecom, has warned that Africa could face a 30-year delay in digital progress without a comprehensive policy overhaul. Speaking at the GSMA Ministerial Roundtable in Barcelona, she criticized fragmented approaches to connectivity issues. She called for an integrated strategy to address the continent's digital divide.
Under Governor Hope Uzodimma, Imo State has shifted from short-term handouts to a technology-driven model for youth empowerment. The SkillUpImo Project trains thousands in digital skills, connecting them to global opportunities. This approach builds on infrastructure and institutions for long-term growth.
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Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria states that technological independence is a form of modern nationalism. The struggle to maintain national sovereignty has shifted to the digital realm. He emphasizes the importance of building a digital ecosystem to achieve this.