Sep 7, 2026
Africa has never lacked ambition or an appetite for innovation. Across the continent, technology has transformed how people communicate, access financial services, run businesses and participate in the economy. Mobility has the potential to be the next great chapter...
Sep 3, 2026
Companies investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI),a trend that is increasingly being seen across the continent, could fall into the trap of assuming that new technologies are a plug and play solution to bolster profitability. By Dr Helena van Wyk, dean of...
Sep 3, 2026
Imagine it’s a Friday afternoon in Kampala. A small clothing retailer is preparing for one of its busiest trading weekends. Customers are queuing to pay using mobile money, while the owner is placing an urgent order with a supplier in Nairobi through a cloud-based...
Sep 2, 2026
Africa’s artificial intelligence (AI) journey has changed sharply over the past two years, writes Karl Fischer, chief technology officer at Obsidian Systems. The clearest sign is financial. Organisations are now setting aside real budgets for AI rather than treating...
Sep 1, 2026
Mukuru launched its Visa-branded Companion Card in Botswana. Linked to the Mukuru Wallet, this new offering expands its functionality and enables customers to make secure, cashless payments for everyday purchases directly from their Wallet balance. With the Mukuru...
Sep 1, 2026
Entrepreneurship is a significant part of South Africa’s economy, supporting economic activity, employment and innovation across formal and informal markets. For many entrepreneurs, the environment in which they operate is changing quickly. Technology has...
