Africa’s digital future took centre stage at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026

Africa’s digital future took centre stage at Sentech Africa Tech Week 2026

Topco Media has successfully concluded the Sentech Africa Tech Week Conference 2026, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) on 12–13 May 2026. Bringing together government leaders, regulators, investors, enterprise decision-makers, innovators, and technology providers from across the continent, the conference once again reinforced its position as Africa’s leading executive platform focused on…

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Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa’s Workplaces Go Digital

Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa’s Workplaces Go Digital

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21-East African business leaders are calling on organizations to urgently scale up artificial intelligence (AI) adoption and workforce training, warning that companies that delay risk losing competitiveness in a rapidly evolving digital economy. The call was made during the East African Business Leaders Round Table convened by SeamlessHR and KPMG East Africa,…

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SA’s digital infrastructure spend tipped to hit R1.2tn

SA’s digital infrastructure spend tipped to hit R1.2tn

South Africa’s digital infrastructure spend is forecast to reach $71 billion between 2025 and 2050. (Image created via Gemini) South Africa’s digital infrastructure spend is forecast to reach $71 billion (R1.2 trillion) between 2025 and 2050, as investment in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and connected infrastructure systems accelerates globally. This is one of the…

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Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa’s Workplaces Go Digital

Africa: Digital Procurement Africa Summit 2026 Holds in Lagos

Gloopro, Africa’s premier enterprise eProcurement and Procurement-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider, is set to host the Digital Procurement Africa (DPA) Summit 2026 at the Lagos Eko Hotel and Suites on May 26. The summit will bring together C-suite executives, policymakers, procurement heads, and supply chain leaders from across the continent for a high-level conversation on the future…

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Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa’s Workplaces Go Digital

Africa: How Paradigm Initiative Shaped Digital Rights Inclusion Across Africa in 2025

Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a Pan-African organisation, has released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting a year of exceptional organisational delivery and sustained impact across its digital rights and digital inclusion initiatives in Africa and the rest of the Global South. The report looked at the broader sector-wide developments across Africa and the rest of the…

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Android 17 balances AI innovation and digital wellness

Android 17 balances AI innovation and digital wellness

Google’s mission to refine its mobile operating system takes a significant leap forward with Android 17. While last year’s update focused on the notification experience and a large-screen desktop mode, the 2026 release leans heavily into Gemini integration, specifically through advanced app automations. However, for users less interested in AI, Android 17 introduces several high-impact…

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Africa: CEOs Sound Alarm On AI Gap As Africa’s Workplaces Go Digital

Africa: At 3i Africa Summit 2026 – Fidelity Bank Pushes for Africa-Led Digital Infrastructure

Fidelity Bank Ghana has reinforced its position as a key voice in Africa’s digital transformation agenda following its participation in the 3i Africa Summit 2026, where Bank executives joined high-level conversations on digital infrastructure, fintech innovation, and the future of Africa’s digital economy. As sponsors of the summit, Fidelity Bank participated in strategic discussions that…

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Mary Kay Launches Global Social Squad Program to Empower the Next Generation of Digital Beauty Leaders

Mary Kay Launches Global Social Squad Program to Empower the Next Generation of Digital Beauty Leaders

The Global Social Squad ignites a diverse and talented group of 73 Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants with representation across 15 markets in four regions: North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Europe. These digital leaders create engaging, high-quality content, participate in global campaign activations, and share practical social media strategies with their communities and…

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