Africa’s Digital Revolution: How G20 Can Accelerate Financial Inclusion And Growth

By Hennie de Villiers Africa’s population is projected to exceed 1.7 billion by 2030, one of the youngest and mobile-first populations on the planet, making the continent fertile ground for the reimagining of financial services. But Africa also sits at a crossroads: an accelerating trajectory of digital innovation challenged by deep digital divides, including access and infrastructure, […]

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How Africa’s Farmers Can Feel The Full Benefit Of The Digital Revolution

By Dr. Mel Oluoch, the Director for Strategic Partnerships at the Sasakawa Africa Association In Uganda today, farmers can get immediate professional advice by sending photos to extension personnel and agronomists through the popular m-Omulimisa and Ezy Agric digital applications. The two platforms also allow farmers to get climate updates, to report and receive alerts […]

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Leading Africa into the 4th Industrial Revolution

Where do world leaders go to share innovative ideas and principles on how to lead Africa into the 4th industrial revolution? Over the course of three days, the atmosphere buzzed with new concepts and terminologies which forced open the mind to new possibilities. Ideas like smart cities and industrialized entrepreneurship no longer seem like far-fetched […]

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