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Africa Is No Longer Catching Up — It Is Rewriting The Rules Of Digital Growth

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June 22, 2026

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Africa Is No Longer Catching Up — It Is Rewriting The Rules Of Digital Growth

BCG Platinion publishes new report identifying the four structural imperatives that will determine which organizations lead Africa’s next phase of digital transformation — and which fall behind. BCG Platinion, the tech arm of Boston Consulting Group, today released “Africa’s Digital Momentum: Four Structural Imperatives,” a new report arguing that Africa is not simply accelerating its digital adoption []

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Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 2, 2026

Nigeria Begins Operationalisation of National Digital Postcode System

The Nigerian Government has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating Nigeria’s digital transformation with the operationalisation of the National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System, describing it as a critical digital public infrastructure that will enhance governance, improve public service delivery, strengthen national security, and drive economic growth. The commitment was reiterated on Thursday during the inaugural National [] The post Nigeria Begins Operationalisation of National Digital Postcode System appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

BellaNaija

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· Jul 9, 2026

Inside the Star-Studded TCL Nigeria Product Launch: A New Era of Premium Smart Living

The landscape of modern home entertainment and smart connectivity across the nation has been completely redefined following the grand TCL Nigeria Product Launch. Cementing its position as one of the Global Mini LED and Ultra Large Screen TV brand and one of the undisputed Mini LED TV brand locally by unit sales in H2 2025, [] The post Inside the Star-Studded TCL Nigeria Product Launch: A New Era of Premium Smart Living appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

Ghanaian Times

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· Jun 29, 2026

Gaming Giant TaDa Expands into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next

Africa’s online gaming sector continues to grow by leaps and bounds throughout the continent, and TaDa Gaming is making sure it’s a big part of that. Earlier this month, TaDA finalized an agreement with South Africa-based online casino Sunbet to make its games available to South African players. This deal is just the latest example The post Gaming Giant TaDa Expands into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

ANTARA News

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· Jun 21, 2026

Indonesia's Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Uphold Reason, Instinct, and Conscience Amid Growing Legal Complexity

Jakarta (ANTARA) – As global legal complexity intensifies alongside rapid digital transformation and rising ...

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 30, 2026

Undang-undang baharu kawal e-dagang dibentang tahun ini

KUALA LUMPUR: Kerajaan menyasarkan untuk membentangkan rang undang-undang baharu bagi mengawal selia ekosistem e-dagang negara sebelum akhir tahun ini. Menteri Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup, Datuk Armizan Mohd. Ali berkata, undang-undang itu bertujuan mewujudkan persekitaran perdagangan digital yang lebih adil, telus, berintegriti dan progresif. Menurutnya, kementerian telah memulakan kajian mengenai kerangka perundangan baharu ... Read more The post Undang-undang baharu kawal e-dagang dibentang tahun ini appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Africa.com

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· Jun 24, 2026

Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth

Global 5G mobile subscriptions passed the three billion mark during the first quarter of 2026. In Sub-Saharan Africa, the transition from legacy networks to advanced connectivity is accelerating at an rapidly. According to the June 2026 edition of the Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report, Sub-Saharan Africa is forecast to see the fastest 5G subscription growth []

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Related coverage for "Africa Is No Longer Catching Up — It Is Rewriting The Rules Of Digital Growth": Voice of Nigeria — Nigeria Begins Operationalisation of National Digital Postcode System. BellaNaija — Inside the Star-Studded TCL Nigeria Product Launch: A New Era of Premium Smart Living. Ghanaian Times — Gaming Giant TaDa Expands into South Africa, Ghana Potentially Next. ANTARA News — Indonesia's Supreme Court Urges Lawyers to Uphold Reason, Instinct, and Conscience Amid Growing Legal Complexity. Utusan Malaysia — Undang-undang baharu kawal e-dagang dibentang tahun ini. Africa.com — Ericsson Mobility Report: Sub-Saharan Africa To See Fastest 5g Subscription Growth