President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa emphasized the importance of investing in digital infrastructure to drive job creation and economic growth in his address to parliament. The government aims to upgrade infrastructure nationwide, including broadband fiber rollout, to position the country as a major player in the digital economy. Ramaphosa outlined plans to invest in digital identity systems and improve public sector payments to enhance efficiency and combat fraud. Additionally, the government's new coalition administration under Ramaphosa is focused on economic reforms, job creation, poverty reduction, and stabilizing debt through sustainable macroeconomic policies and infrastructure investments.