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By Roger B. Jantio As African finance ministers gather for the Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank next week in Washington, DC, the question of how to finance the continent’s artificial intelligence ambitions has moved from aspiration to urgency. In that context, the recent call by the United Nations Economic […]
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By Wiaan Vermaak, Group Chief Commercial Officer at Digital Parks Africa In 2026, Africa’s data centre industry stands at a critical point, driven by regional growth, evolving regulations, and an urgent push for data sovereignty. South Africa remains the continent’s digital hub, yet it is approaching capacity limits as infrastructure and power constraints intensify. While […]
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Across Africa and the world, small businesses are the backbone of economic growth. From neighborhood retailers and family farms to emerging tech startups, entrepreneurs are turning ideas into livelihoods and strengthening local economies. Though classified as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), their impact on employment, innovation, and economic resilience is anything but small. Globally, SMEs […]
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The 2026 State of the Nation (SONA) address reaffirmed the commitments made by the Government of National Unity (GNU) to inclusive economic growth, job creation, and reducing poverty and the cost of living. These pillars are foundational to any credible national growth strategy. But they cannot become abstract economic ambitions disconnected from the everyday realities […]
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Mastercard held its inaugural Africa Edge summit, convening leaders from across Africa’s payments ecosystem to explore how collaboration and innovation can accelerate the continent’s digital growth. The forum focused on building the infrastructure, trust, and interoperability needed to support Africa’s fast-growing digital economy, projected to reach USD 1.5 trillion by 2030, and create new opportunities for […]
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The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event. “We are delighted and honoured to welcome His Excellency Paul Kagame to MWC Kigali […]
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