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Mauritius and Zambia Link Up to Drive Cross Border Tech Partnerships

March 24, 20261 min read

A new cross-border collaboration is taking shape in Africa’s tech ecosystem. An upcoming ICT Business Forum will connect companies from Mauritius and Zambia, creating a platform for partnerships, investment opportunities, and technology exchange between the two markets.

The forum is designed to bring together ICT firms, innovators, and business leaders to explore joint ventures across areas such as digital infrastructure, fintech, and enterprise technology. By facilitating direct engagement between companies, the initiative aims to unlock new commercial opportunities and strengthen regional cooperation.

This move highlights a growing trend across Africa: intra-continental collaboration is becoming a key driver of tech growth. Rather than relying solely on external markets, African countries are increasingly building partnerships within the continent to scale innovation.

If successful, the forum could pave the way for stronger trade ties and a more integrated African digital economy, where collaboration across borders accelerates technology adoption and business expansion.

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