DGA FORUM TO FOSTER DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION IN AFRICA….

By Daily News Reporter

This year’s 2^nd Digital Government Africa (DGA)Forum 2024 is scheduled to take place from October 2-4, which has attracted over 550 delegates from 33 African countries.

The 2^nd DGA is the follow up of the 1^st summit of 2023 to implement the E-government system to benefit the Zambia citizens and Africa at large.

Speaking to the media in Lusaka SMART Zambia Institute National Coordinator Mr. Percy Chinyama stated that the conference is aligned with the presidential directive to leverage technology and collaboration for digital solutions in government agencies across Zambia and Africa, adding that the three-day event aims to foster digital transformation in Africa.

Mr. Percy added that through this summit it discuss challenges and opportunities faced in the digital space.

And Home Affairs and Internal Security Minister Hon. Jack Mwiimbu stated that government's commitment is to have  digital transformation in Zambia.

Mr. Mwiimbu also stated that the Digital Government Africa Summit  will facilitate African government to have collaboration, cross-border payment systems, and professional interactions in cyberspace, ultimately enhancing service delivery.

Meanwhile Technology and Science Minister Hon. Felix Mutati stated that digital transformation is high on the government's agenda, and for this reason, it has suspended taxes on the importation of digital equipment, such as towers and fiber, among others. He noted significant progress

in Zambia's digital space since last year's inaugural summit, adding that this year it showcases Zambia's advancements in its digital security and transformation agenda.

And Speaking at the same event African-Brains Chief Executive Officer John Glassey said this year’s summit will focus on the implementation of E-Government systems, which will positively benefit Zambian citizens to have a digital nation.