South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as a future leader in Africa's digital economy, saying cloud computing and artificial intelligence will drive the next wave of economic growth. Speaking at the first ever Google Cloud Summit on the African continent, the President welcomed new technology investments, describing them as a vote of confidence in South Africa's economy that could boost jobs, innovation and the country's global competitiveness. Our economics reporter innocent semosa has more..

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as a future leader in Africa's digital economy, saying cloud computing and artificial intelligence will drive the next wave of economic growth. Speaking at the first ever Google Cloud Summit on the African continent, the President welcomed new technology investments, describing them as a vote of confidence in South Africa's economy that could boost jobs, innovation and the country's global competitiveness. Our economics reporter innocent semosa has more..

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Ramaphosa says AI and cloud computing will drive South Africa's digital economy and future growth

We continue with our Daily Discourse, and now we turn our attention to Rwanda, which also marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. Like Burundi, Rwanda has followed its own distinct political path since 1962. This morning, we look at its journey, its role in the Great Lakes region, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent researcher, political analyst, and columnist Dr Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.

We continue with our Daily Discourse, and now we turn our attention to Rwanda, which also marked the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday. Like Burundi, Rwanda has followed its own distinct political path since 1962. This morning, we look at its journey, its role in the Great Lakes region, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to independent researcher, political analyst, and columnist Dr Frederick Golooba-Mutebi.

Rwanda marks 64 years of independence amid regional challenges and future opportunities

It's time now for our Daily Discourse. Wednesday marked 64 years since Burundi and Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, after first being colonised by Germany. The two neighbours in Africa's Great Lakes region share deep historical and cultural ties, but they have followed different political paths since 1962. This morning, we begin our focus in Burundi, reflecting on the country's journey since independence, the challenges it continues to face, and what lies ahead. To help us unpack these issues, Peter Ndoro spoke to the capital, Bujumbura, by Great Lakes region researcher and political analyst Patrick Hajayandi.

It's time now for our Daily Discourse. Wednesday marked 64 years since Burundi and Rwanda gained independence from Belgium, after first being colonised by Germany. The two neighbours in Africa's Great Lakes region share deep historical and cultural ties, but they have followed different political paths since 1962. This morning, we begin our focus in Burundi, reflecting on the country's journey since independence, the challenges it continues to face, and what lies ahead. To help us unpack these issues, Peter Ndoro spoke to the capital, Bujumbura, by Great Lakes region researcher and political analyst Patrick Hajayandi.

Burundi marks 64 years of independence amid reflections on progress, challenges and future prospects

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead 

Time now for our daily Africa Roundup. Each morning, just after the six o'clock news, we bring you a concise update on the key developments shaping the continent and the world over the past 24 hours. With insights from our team of journalists, analysts, and newsmakers, we place the day's biggest stories into context - helping you stay informed, connected, and prepared for the day ahead&nbsp;

Ramaphosa says AI and cloud computing will drive South Africa's digital economy and future growth

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