Tech Policy Advisory

21/04/2026

Lagos State released its Cybersecurity Guidelines 2025.

The guidelines set out practical steps for SMEs, large organisations, and MDAs on how to manage cybersecurity, from basic protections like MFA and backups to governance, risk management, and incident response.

The Guidelines also align with existing frameworks (NDPA and Cybercrime Act).

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09/03/2026

Welcome to a new week.

Did you miss the major stories that shaped Africa’s tech policy space last week? Don’t worry, we have got you covered.

Here’s a quick snapshot of the major Tech Policy stories across the continent between 02 - 03 March 2026

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02/03/2026

Welcome to a new week.

Did you miss the major stories that shaped Africa’s tech policy space last week? Don’t worry, we have got you covered.

Here’s a quick snapshot of the major Tech Policy stories across the continent between 23 February - 01 March 2026

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21/01/2026

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20/01/2026

With the full operationalisation of the Trade Marks Act No. 11 of 2023, Zambia has moved away from the legacy Trade Marks Act (Cap. 401) and adopted a modern, internationally aligned framework for brand protection.

We captured what has really changed?

For businesses, brand owners, and foreign applicants, these changes significantly improve legal certainty and market protection.

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15/01/2026

2026 is shaping up to be a defining year for Africa’s digital economy. Policy choices made now will directly affect how digital businesses scale, how data and AI are governed, and how innovation moves across borders.

This webinar brings together policy, legal, engineering, and research perspectives to discuss what to expect in 2026 and what founders, investors, regulators, and advisors should start preparing for now.

📅 23rd January, 2026
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05/01/2026

The biggest challenge with the Digital economy laws in Africa isn’t their absence; it’s how difficult they are to track and understand. We often discover new rules late, in fragments, or without context.

Our Policy Tracker solves this by bringing structure and visibility to the laws, policies and updates shaping the digital economy in Africa, showing what’s changing, what’s in force, and why its effect, all in one place, so decisions aren’t made in the dark.

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02/01/2026

As the year begins, it’s clear that significant changes are on the horizon for Africa’s digital economy. From AI and data protection to fintech, digital identity, and cross-border digital trade, 2026 will bring new rules and new realities.

This webinar will discuss what to expect in 2026 and its implications for individuals building, investing in, regulating, or working in the digital economy.

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22/12/2025

18/12/2025

On 10 December 2025, the House of Representatives passed for First Reading the Social Media Regulation Bill, 2025 (HB.2643).

As part of our Legislative Watch, we have prepared a snapshot of the Bill, highlighting its scope, objectives, offences, penalties, and enforcement framework.

Follow us for updates on the progress of the Bill and other key developments shaping Nigeria’s digital and media regulatory landscape.

15/12/2025

Missed the stories that shaped Africa's tech policy space last week? Don't worry, we have got you covered.

Here's a quick snapshot of the major tech policy stories across the continent between 08 - 14 December, 2025.

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