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By Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies, South Africa and Botswana As a developing continent with enormous growth potential, Africa stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, its young, tech-savvy population is eager to capitalise on the opportunities presented by advanced connectivity, digital infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions. On the other hand, many people still […]
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By Tshidisegang Mosenyegi, Head of Integrated Marketing for the EMEA region at Infobip As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month, it is an ideal time to reflect on the critical role women are playing in shaping the country’s technology sector. The conversation has moved beyond the need for representation to empowering women leaders as decision makers […]
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Ifeoma Jibunoh, Chief Marketing Officer at Cassava Technologies The role of marketing in technology companies is evolving from a siloed function focused on promoting products or solutions and generating leads to a strategic orchestrator of value across complex networks. To navigate Africa’s diverse digital environment, forward-thinking stakeholders in the technology industry are increasingly adopting an […]
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Draft strategic roadmap and policy framework envisage a future where every African learner has to access locally developed digital education by 2030, transforming the continental economic and social landscape The African Union Development Agency-NEPAD (AUDA-NEPAD) today launched the draft African EdTech 2030: Vision, Plan and Policy framework for consultation and stakeholder input. The ambitious new […]
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By Aslam Tajbhai, Head of Solutions at Data Management Professionals South Africa As Africa’s digital economy rapidly grows, businesses across the continent are facing the challenge of securing data in an environment characterised by evolving cyber threats, unreliable connectivity and diverse regulatory frameworks. One of the primary data-related challenges in Africa is the limited awareness […]
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By Kadi Diallo, Portfolio Manager of Africa Tech Festival & Lead of The AI Summit Cape Town Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming how industries and institutions operate. In healthcare, finance, education, and national security, AI enables faster decision-making and more efficient service delivery. Until now, most tools, infrastructure, and regulatory frameworks have come from […]
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Zambia’s financial sector is undergoing a meaningful digital shift. Nearly 70% of adults now access payment services – including bank accounts, mobile money and microfinance – marking steady progress toward a more integrated and inclusive payments ecosystem. With the government’s eGov modernisation efforts gaining momentum, the foundations are in place for connected, future-ready infrastructure. As […]
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Key Insights from GEM25 Panel at Harvard At the recent GEM25 event hosted by Harvard’s Center for International Development, policy and technology experts from emerging economies discussed integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) within their national strategies. Panelists included Teresa Clarke, Chairman and CEO of Africa.com; Nanjira Sambuli, Nonresident Scholar at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace; Dr. […]
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The inaugural Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit, held earlier this month in Cairo, Egypt, has spotlighted Africa as a powerhouse in the advancement of digital public infrastructure. The event, which gathered delegates from over 100 countries, was a call to action to harness safe, inclusive, and resilient DPI for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while […]
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Prosper Africa, USAID’s e-Trade Alliance, IBM, and the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy to Test a Solution to Transform African Pharmaceutical Markets Prosper Africa’s Tech for Trade Alliance (AT4T) is launching its latest pilot in Africa to field test a digital platform intended to bring visibility to Africa’s drug supply chains, creating a more […]
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