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Africa: Despite Africa’s 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent’s Full Digital Potential – Report

Africa: Despite Africa’s 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent’s Full Digital Potential – Report

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Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which empowers global organisations to grow and build sustainable competitive advantage, has released its latest report, revealing how Africa’s software and applications developer community is scaling fast at 21 per cent annually. The report however said although Africa currently has 4.7 million developers, and competing with regions such as Europe with…

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Africa: Despite Africa’s 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent’s Full Digital Potential – Report

Africa: Beyond It – Why Digital Governance Is Africa’s Ultimate Leadership Challenge

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Africa’s digital future hinges on effective governance and combating cybercrime to foster economic growth, trust, and innovation while addressing significant gaps in digital literacy among leaders. As the first quarter of the 21st century passes, it is becoming increasingly clear that Africa’s ability to catch up with the rest of the world will depend on…

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Africa: Despite Africa’s 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent’s Full Digital Potential – Report

Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa’s Digital Trade Ecosystem

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African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive kick-off week taking place in Cairo from 23-27 March 2026. Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 1,600 applications, the cohort represents some of the…

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SA’s digital economy is booming

SA’s digital economy is booming

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The author, ACT CEO Nomvuyiso Batyi For millions of South Africans, a mobile phone is far more than just a device – it is their social life, work and connection to the world. Mobile networks support financial transactions, online shopping, education, healthcare and access to essential services. As South Africa becomes more digitally connected, protecting…

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Clean up your digital clutter or face the risks, firms warn

Clean up your digital clutter or face the risks, firms warn

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Richard Ford, group CTO, Integrity360. South African companies are sitting on a “figurative asbestos” of digital data that is costing them millions and exposing them to significant security risks. As the world marks International Digital Cleanup Day on 21 March, cyber security firms are urging businesses to tackle the growing threat of “data toxicity” –…

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Home affairs pressed to expedite digital upgrades

Home affairs pressed to expedite digital upgrades

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Digital transformation has been touted as key to the DHA’s internal systems controls. (Image source: 123RF) Parliament’s oversight committee on home affairs has urged the department to “urgently accelerate” its digital transformation programme to strengthen internal controls. This, after a Special Investigating Unit (SIU) investigation uncovered large-scale immigration fraud and corruption at the Department of…

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SA banks escalate digital push to gain market share

SA banks escalate digital push to gain market share

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Scaling AI responsibly remains an ongoing challenge for banks. (Image created via ChatGPT) South Africa’s top banks are intensifying their digital arms race, with client acquisition and transaction volumes continuing to increase, driven by mobile-first platforms. This is according to PwC’s Major Banks Analysis, which provides an overview of how local banks are leveraging technology…

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South Africa’s digital economy ambitions face key test

South Africa’s digital economy ambitions face key test

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South Africa stands at a critical juncture: our economy must diversify beyond traditional sectors if we are to remain competitive in a rapidly digitising world. The global race toward digital transformation is accelerating, and we cannot afford to watch from the sidelines while others adapt faster than we do. Becoming a significant African digital economy…

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