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SADC Tech Watch
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Highlights significant tech-related events and trends from countries within the Southern African Development Community.
Starlink Reboots in Congo—From Ban to Bandwidth
Just a few months ago, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) banned Starlink, citing “unauthorised operations.” Fast forward…
Cybersecurity or Cyber Silencing? New Bills Raise Eyebrows
Zambia is back in the headlines—but this time, it’s not about load shedding or maize shortages. In April…
SA: Digital Chaos in Lagos & Jozi, What Bolt Didn’t Prepare For
It All Started with a VPN… In August 2024, a digital prank spiralled into chaos, pitting Nigerian and…
Unlocking Intra-African Digital Trade: Is Namibia Cyber Ready?
The recently concluded Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Digital Trade and Services Forum, held in May 2025…
Social Media Blackout: The Hack That Disrupted Tanzania’s X
On the morning of May 20, 2025, Tanzanians opened their X (formerly Twitter) apps and found… nothing. No…
SADC Ministers Back Electronic Certificate of Origin
In a world where WhatsApp messages cross borders in milliseconds, why should trade documents still move like they’re…
Honouring a President Who Believed in a Connected Zambia
When Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Zambia’s sixth president, passed away on 5 June 2025 at the age of 68,…
Mauritius: Africa’s Cybersecurity Lighthouse in a Turbulent Digital Sea
When you hear the word “Mauritius,” most people think about beach holidays, offshore bank accounts, or honeymoon trips.…
Smart Plates, Safer Streets: How QR Codes Are Changing Car Registration Across SADC
A number plate used to be just that — a number. Nothing more than black text on metal.…
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