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Gambia moves to strengthen data privacy and digital economy with new communications bill
The Gambia’s National Assembly has begun debating a new bill aimed at protecting personal data and modernising the country’s digital sector.
The Communications Bill 2025, introduced on Monday, March 23, would regulate electronic transactions, media and broadcasting, and strengthen cybersecurity and public trust in digital systems. It also seeks legal recognition for electronic signatures, contracts and online communications to support e-commerce and innovation.
Digital Economy Minister Lamin Jabbi told lawmakers the reforms are designed to modernise the sector, encourage investment and competition, and improve consumer protection and privacy. If passed, the bill would also set clearer rules on data use, misleading advertising and digital service standards.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/africa/top-stories/gambia-moves-to-strengthen-data-privacy-and-digital-economy-with-new-communications-bill/ar-AA1Zn5hM?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Namibia recognised as continental leader in agrifood transformation
Namibia has been praised as a leading example of how African countries can align their agricultural plans with the African Union’s new 10-year framework.
Speaking at a technical workshop in Windhoek on 24 March, AUDA-NEPAD’s Manyewu Mutamba said Namibia stands out for the way it has brought government, stakeholders and strong leadership, including the Office of the President, into the process. He said this kind of consultative, country-owned approach is exactly what the AU wants to encourage.
Mutamba also highlighted Namibia’s Strategy for the Transformation of the Agrifood Sector (STAS), which sets out how the sector will be governed and coordinated.
Read the original article here: https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/namibia-recognised-as-continental-leader-in-agrifood-transformation/ar-AA1Zsj40?ocid=BingNewsVerp
Uganda January export earnings jump more than 77% on-year
Uganda’s merchandise exports soared 77.6% in January from a year ago, hitting $1.5 billion compared to $844.6 million last year, the finance ministry reported. The growth was driven by strong sales of gold, coffee, industrial products, oil re-exports, beans, and electricity.
As Africa’s top coffee exporter, Uganda has seen rising revenues from high global prices and increased shipments. The country has also become a key regional hub for gold processing and trading, with last year’s bullion exports jumping 75.8% to $5.8 billion, helped by central banks worldwide stockpiling gold to diversify reserves.
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