RWANDA

Rwanda has become the fifth African nation to sign the African Union convention on cybersecurity and personal data protection . The convention requires signatories to establish a data protection law and authority . By signing the treaty , Rwanda is ensuring foreign and local investors do not abuse citizen ’ s personal data . In March , a draft law on data privacy and protection was submitted to the Rwandan parliament .

SOUTH AFRICA

Software giant Microsoft South Africa , has announced an investment of up to 40 million rands ( US $ 2.3 million ) in South Africa ’ s agriculture sector , which is one of the country ’ s critical industries driving growth and job creation . The investment is aimed at driving sustainability in the sector for smallholder farmers , who form an important part of the agricultural workforce in the country .

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