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Datacentrix Industrial Indaba 2025 outlines path to sustainable growth through industrial digitalisation

eriinfo.com16 hours ago09 mins

Suni Singh, Datacentrix Industrial Indaba. Resilience, security and compliance now form the foundations of sustainable industrial operations. This is according to Sunil Singh, Divisional Managing Director for Managed Services and eNetworks at Datacentrix, who advised delegates of Datacentrix’s inaugural Industrial Indaba 2025 that the convergence of IT and OT is critical for future business success….

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Africa: PM Abiy Calls for Rapid Digital Transformation to Drive Future Growth in Africa

eriinfo.com4 days ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, speaking at the 24th COMESA Summit, emphasized that urgent digital transformation is critical to unlocking Africa’s growth and shaping its future. COMESA leaders are convening in Nairobi for 24th Summit, Pulse of Africa reports from the spot. In his keynote speech, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy said Africa…

Michael Jordaan-backed Optasia eyes Africa, Asia growth with JSE debut

eriinfo.com4 days ago06 mins

Optasia CEO Salvador Anglada Technology-driven microfinancing specialist Optasia, which on Wednesday announced its intention to list on the JSE, aims to undertake a primary issuance worth about R1.3-billion to support organic growth and acquisitions. Speaking to TechCentral in an interview on Wednesday, Optasia CEO Salvador Anglada said the listing is meant to raise capital to…

Africa: The African Growth and Opportunity Act Is No More

eriinfo.com5 days ago08 mins

In addition to a US Government shutdown at midnight on September 30, 2025, due to failure to pass a spending bill, an event largely ignored by America’s mainstream media was the expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). AGOA was established by US President Bill Clinton in 2000, and gave preferential access to…

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Africa’s Growth Still Too Slow to Tackle Poverty

eriinfo.com5 days ago06 mins

Sub-Saharan Africa’s economy is showing signs of resilience, with growth projected to reach 3.8 percent in 2025, up slightly from 3.5 percent last year, according to the World Bank’s latest Africa’s Pulse report released Tuesday. The report attributes the improvement to easing inflation and a modest recovery in investment, even as the region grapples with…

Takealot CEO Frederik Zietsman on township growth, EVs and the future of online retail

eriinfo.com6 days ago03 mins

E-commerce will soon reach an important milestone in South Africa: by January, according to World Wide Worx research, online shopping will top 10% of total retail sales for the first time. The move to 15% and then to 20% will come much quicker. That’s the view of Frederik Zietsman, CEO of Naspers-owned Takealot Group –…

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Africa Posts Strongest Growth As Global Air Cargo Demand Climbs

eriinfo.com1 week ago03 mins

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Africa posted the strongest growth, as the global air cargo industry is maintaining its resilience as demand rose 4.1 per cent in August 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the report, the growth marks the sixth consecutive month of year-on-year expansion, underscoring the…

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Africa: Improving Revenue Collection and Public Spending Can Accelerate Job-Creation and Uganda’s Economic Growth

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

KAMPALA, September 30, 2025–Uganda’s economic growth continues to be strong, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 6.1% to 6.8% in the nine months from July 2024 to March 2025. A new World Bank report shows that this good performance was driven by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, plus household and government consumption. In contrast, the…

5 innovation strategies for SME growth

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

There’s more to business innovation than breakthrough apps, technology or pivots that disrupt industries. For SMEs, innovation can be found in smaller, practical improvements that bring real value to both customers and the business itself. At its core, innovation asks business owners to think differently and look beyond the obvious to find creative ways to…

FNB CEO lauds digital customer growth

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

FNB CEO Harry Kellan. First National Bank’s (FNB’s) digitally-active customer base grew to 7.78 million, from 7.35 million in 2024. This is based on the bank’s financial results for the year ended 30 June, with its customers increasingly adopting digital payment methods over the years. FNB’s digital channels include mobile banking (USSD), online banking and…