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Under the Official Patronage of Mr Hakainde Hichilema
\nPresident of the Republic of Zambia<\/h5>\n

Ministerial Hosts<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hon Jacob Jack Mwiimbu (MP)
\n<\/strong>Minister of Home Affairs & Internal Security<\/p>\n

Hon Dr Situmbeko Musokotwane (MP)
\n<\/strong>Minister of Finance & National Planning<\/p>\n

Hon Felix C Mutati (MP)
\n<\/strong>Minister of Technology & Science<\/p>\n

Percy Chinyama
\n<\/strong>National Coordinator E-Government, SMART Zambia<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u201cDo we need this digital transformation in Africa in order to grow our economy, in order to provide opportunity for our people, to create jobs and opportunities? <\/span><\/em>The answer is absolutely yes and yes and more yes. We have to invest in digitalisation.\u201d<\/span><\/em>
\nMr Hakainde Hichilema <\/strong>- President of the Republic of Zambia<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Summit Convener
\nMr Percy Chinyama<\/strong>
\nNational Coordinator
\nSMART Zambia Institute<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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AFRICA\u2019S DIGITAL MINISTERIAL SUMMIT<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

The Digital Government Africa (DGA) summit is now in its third year. Sub-Saharan Africa is rapidly advancing its digital transformation efforts, with governments leveraging technology to improve service delivery, enhance transparency, and boost economic growth. The future of digital public services in the region will be shaped by key trends, challenges, and opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n

This is a unique meetings-based event whereby industry partners book pre-scheduled meetings with ministerial delegations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Digital transformation across all sectors is the top priority for African Governments. Please click the 2024 highlights video below:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>