Diaspora billions locked out
by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – AFRICA’S diaspora sends more than US$100 billion (about R1.8 trillion) home every year—yet many of those same citizens…
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Madagascar restores digital infrastructure after Gezani disaster
from MARIO RAJOMAZANDRY in Antananarivo, Madagascar Madagascar Bureau ANTANANARIVO, (CAJ News) – MADAGASCAR is prioritising connectivity in public higher education as it…
Standout moderation by Tshupi Mokgatle
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – THE Africa Telecoms Executive Roundtable 2026, jointly hosted by CAJ News Africa and CAJ Global on Tuesday, delivered not only…
Sumsub launches deepfake detector focusing on African markets
by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SUMSUB, the verification platform, has unveiled a new adaptive deepfake detector, which the company says is designed to…
Nigeria president urged to cut foreign trips and tackle xenophobia
from EMEKA OKONKWO in Abuja, Nigeria Nigeria Bureau ABUJA, (CAJ News) – NIGERIAN President Bola Tinubu is under pressure to shorten his international tour and return home to…
Rigging software claims mar run-up to Zambia elections
from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) – THE opposition has accused Zambia’s ruling party of planning to rig the August elections through…
Ramaphosa’s visit to neighbouring Zimbabwe courts controversy
by MTHULISI SIBANDA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – PRESIDENT Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has faced criticism domestically and across borders following his visit to…
Zambia angry over America envoy’s parting shots
from ARNOLD MULENGA in Lusaka, Zambia Zambia Bureau LUSAKA, (CAJ News) – ZAMBIA has expressed displeasure over comments attributed to the outgoing United States ambassador.…
SA’s hydrogen push for digital equity
by TINTSWALO BALOYI JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa is accelerating a bold energy and technology agenda aimed at ensuring that no citizen—especially those in…
SA eyes LEO satellites for inclusion
by AKANI CHAUKE JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) – SOUTH Africa’s pursuit of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites is gaining momentum as policymakers and scientists seek to bridge…