Blog Posts
Developing and testing a digital infrastructure framework for Africa
In the previous article, we introduced the DIGITAfrica blueprint approach modular, open-source reference architectures built from reusable services that can be combined and adapted to different...
Voices from DIGITAfrica: Dr. Bessie Malila on Empowering Women and the Next Generation of Digital Researchers
In this third edition of “Voices from DIGITAfrica”, we are delighted to sit down with Dr. Bessie Malila to explore a research journey shaped by technology, healthcare and…
DIGITAfrica Blueprints: A modular approach to digital infrastructure in Africa
It is unrealistic to expect a single, one-size-fits-all solution to address digital infrastructure needs at the scale of the continent. Countries differ substantially in their needs, objectives, constraints, and priorities. A more sustainable…
Voices from DIGITAfrica: Prof. Dr. Ing. Narjès Bellamine Ben Saoud on Empowering Women and the Next Generation of Digital Researchers
As part of our “Voices from DIGITAfrica” campaign, we highlight the experiences and perspectives of women researchers across the DIGITAfrica consortium who are contributing to Africa’s digital...
Capacity Building in Digital Sciences Through Micro-credentials
As digital technologies continue to transform education, research and the labour market across Africa, there is a growing need for flexible and recognised pathways to acquire and demonstrate digital...
Voices from DIGITAfrica: Prof. Joyce Mwangama on Empowering Women and the Next Generation of Digital Researchers
Today we are delighted to sit down with Joyce Mwangama, Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering at the University of Cape Town, one of the partners of...
DIGITAfrica High-Level Policy Forum, Coming in 2027 – Online Event
DIGITAfrica is preparing a High-Level Policy Forum, an online event bringing together policymakers, regulators, research institutions, infrastructure stakeholders, and international partners to discuss the future of digital…
WP4 in Action: Hands-On Capacity Building in Parallel Programming
As part of WP4’s focus on practical skills development and capacity building, we recently organized a half-day tutorial on parallel programming for shared-memory systems using OpenMP. The activity...
Work Package 6: Dissemination, Exploitation and Communication
Objective and Relevance The purpose of Work Package 6 is to ensure the effective communication and dissemination of the DIGITAfrica project’s progress, activities, and results to all relevant...
Building a Sustainable Future for DIGITAfrica – WP5
What WP5 is About? Work Package 5 (WP5) focuses on one of the most important challenges of the project — how to make DIGITAfrica sustainable in the long run. Beyond designing the technical or...