MDM software introduces governance, visibility and consistency across every mobile asset. (Image: Tsukuru) Most organisations are overspending on mobile data at a scale they haven’t quantified and, in some cases, it’s as high as 90%. Not because of contracts. Not because of network costs. But because of something far simpler. A lack of visibility and…
As global trade fractures under geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs, Rwandan businesses cannot afford a wait-and-see approach. The upcoming Africa CEO Forum 2026 presents a strategic moment to actively shape their response by building partnerships, sharing solutions, and positioning for growth in an increasingly uncertain world. Also read: Africa CEO Forum, rare opportunity…
MSMEs are the backbone of South Africa’s economy, contributing over 60% of employment and a significant share of GDP, yet many still face barriers to market access, funding, and digital integration. As Africa’s digital economy continues its rapid expansion, the next phase of growth will be driven not only by large enterprises, but by the…
Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa. South African organisations need to shift from AI experimentation to measurable business outcomes, trusted governance and scalable execution, according to Lee Naik, CEO of TransUnion Africa. Speaking at the ITWeb AI Summit in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Naik said too many enterprises remain caught up in the excitement around generative…
Diana Orembe For Diana Orembe, co-founder and chief executive of NovFeed – a Tanzanian fish feed and organic fertiliser company – one of the core lessons of entrepreneurship is that all businesses are hard. “If you talk to a woman selling vegetables on the markets, she will tell you how hard it is to run…
South Africa has released a draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for public comment, aiming to strengthen financial literacy and protect consumers from exploitation. Source: Pexels. The proposed framework seeks to improve decision-making, support financial well-being and co-ordinate efforts across the ecosystem in an increasingly digital economy while inviting stakeholders to contribute input before finalising…
MobiAgent is designed to work alongside humans. (Image source: 123RF) By now, most business owners are well aware of the simple maxim that if you’re not using AI, you’re getting left behind. The trickier question by far is how to get AI working for your business and adding measurable, traceable value – and digital telecommunications…
Azhar Said, chief data officer at Capitec. SA is leading the continent in AI adoption, and its banking sector is the highest-adopting segment in financial services – a position that carries both pride and responsibility, says Azhar Said, chief data officer at Capitec. Said will elaborate on these themes during his presentation at the ITWeb…
Small businesses don’t fail because they don’t work hard. They fail, plateau, or stay “small” because they run out of repeatable growth. One of the most underestimated blockers to scale is customer experience for small businesses, yet it is also one of the least measured drivers of growth. Often in the SME world, CX is…
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Launched in 2023, the South Sudan Women Social and Economic Empowerment Project (SSWSEEP) is a four-year project funded by the World Bank and implemented by the Government through the Ministry of Gender, Child, and Social Welfare (MGCSW). SSWSEEP delivers business skills training, leadership coaching, and market linkage opportunities, along with financial support to…
