Digital transformation priorities for African telcos

After nearly two decades of uninhibited growth and profitability, African telecoms operators (telcos) are facing the converging forces of digital disruption, writes Mariam Abdullahi, telco industry lead at SAP Africa. Some of the factors contributing to this are:...

The second scramble for Africa

For the second time in history, the African continent has become a focal point for global expansion, writes Carla Collett, senior associate at Webber Wentzel. As a result of this, valuable goods, services and intellectual property are being exported into Africa. With...

Africa could yield very loyal customers

“Has Africa’s growth run out of steam?” begins a McKinsey Global Institute (McKinsey) report. It’s called Lions on the move II: Realizing the potential of Africa’s economies, dated September 2016. My short answer is: no. But you must...

Mauritius gains ground as the gateway to Africa

In the race between Mauritius and South Africa for the most investor-friendly regime, South Africa’s island rival is gaining ground. Five years ago, South Africa and Mauritius were actively vying to be positioned as the gateway to Africa. Since then, political...

Niche technologies for African broadband

Will wireless and satellite services close the digital divide? asks Dr Dawie de Wet, CEO of Q-KON. While fibre and fixed networks have the potential to close the digital divide, it is still very limited to selected metro and urban areas. Mobile service, on the other...

Strong digital leadership drives Africa’s transformation

Digital isn’t just about technologies, it’s about changing mindsets, writes Richard van Wageningen, vice-president: IMEAR region at Orange Business Services. The most well thought out digital transformation strategy will fail if employees are ill-prepared....