SA’s strategic role in Africa’s digital transformation

SA’s strategic role in Africa’s digital transformation

Africa is huge. The continent spans more than 30-million square kilometres and has 54 countries and more than 1,5-billion people. It isn’t one digital market; it’s multitudes and it offers the scale and connections that can have a transformative impact on its...

Illicit financial flows are derailing Africa’s future

The challenge of illicit financial flows (IFF) continues to undermine the future of Africa, writes Victor Sekese, CEO of SNG Grant Thornton. This concerning issue hampers our ability to adequately fund education, healthcare, and critical development projects that are...

Nigeria and Mali lead West Africa in DDoS attacks

West Africa’s distributed denial of service (DDoS) threat landscape was led by Nigeria and Mali, as revealed in NetScout’s recently released Threat Intelligence Report for July to December 2024, which delves into trends and methodologies used in attacks globally....

No quick fix as Africa leapfrogs from oil and gas

As the hottest year ever recorded draws to a close, climate change is passing from theory to reality and gaining ever-increasing urgency in statehouses around the world. By NJ Ayuk, executive chairman of the African Energy Chamber The goal of achieving net zero CO2...

African fintechs are driving financial inclusion

African fintech companies are changing the way business gets done, making B2B payments faster, simpler, and more accessible for small and medium-sized enterprises. With mobile-first tools and digital credit options, these innovators are helping businesses sidestep...