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Global and regional stakeholders explore AI technologies redefining East Africa’s digital landscape – from cloud regions to hyperscale data centres and AI sovereignty frameworks From hyperscale data centres to AI sovereignty frameworks, the second day of AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA shifted the conversation from strategy to infrastructure, as global and regional players gathered […]
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Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria will be the first countries to implement a landmark digital trade solution and accelerate intra-African commerce under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has announced that Kenya, Morocco and Nigeria will be the first countries to lead the implementation of the Africa Digital […]
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South Africa 2026 Recalibrating South Africa’s Financial Edge South Africa’s banking, financial services, and insurance sector is entering a defining phase of transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements, changing customer expectations, evolving regulatory landscapes, and increasing demand for secure, agile, and inclusive financial ecosystems. Curated by Exito Media Concepts, a globally recognized B2B events and […]
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Converge Africa 2026 returned to the CTICC in Cape Town and delivered three packed days of practical, outcomes led conversations about how Africa buys, sells and transacts in a world that is moving fast. The event brought the full digital commerce ecosystem into one place, from payments and fintech to retail and eCommerce, logistics and […]
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The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) Africa has officially announced the programme for the 2nd Africa Technology Conference (ATC 2026), taking place 16–18 June 2026 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Following a successful inaugural ediPon in Tanzania in 2025, the conference will travel to West Africa for the first Pme, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators […]
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By Warren Alberts, Chief Executive Officer at VAS-X According to PwC’s 2025 Customer Experience Survey, more than half (52%) of consumers have abandoned a brand due to a bad experience with its products or services, and nearly a third (29%) have done so because of poor customer experience, either online or in-person. These numbers are […]
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By Saurabh Prasad, Senior Solution Architect at In2IT Technologies Even in a world defined by rapid digital transformation, one persistent and underestimated threat continues to undermine cybersecurity resilience: legacy software vulnerabilities. Many organisations, particularly those with long-established IT environments, still rely on outdated systems or applications due to operational convenience, compatibility requirements, or financial constraints. […]
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By Merlin Rajah, Head of Equities Electronic Product at Absa CIB. South Africa’s equity market has long supported a high standard of trading activity, with infrastructure that global participants recognise and trust. That has made it easier for different types of capital to enter over time, and the mix of participants now reflects that. Global […]
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In the digital economy, security should be about preserving an organisation’s ability to operate and innovate By Allan Juma, Lead Cyber Security Engineer at ESET Kenya has built a reputation across the continent and the world as a leader in the digital economy. M-PESA not only changed how money moves in this country, it has […]
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Imagine walking into a police station and being greeted by a sleek tablet kiosk instead of a crowded front desk and a stack of paperwork. In the Bole district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is testing exactly that. By blending law enforcement with the digital age, the government is betting that “smart” booths can bridge the […]
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