South Africa’s digital economy ambitions face key test

South Africa’s digital economy ambitions face key test

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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Key tech trends shaping African SMEs

Key tech trends shaping African SMEs

Core technologies like cloud, business AI, and ERP built on clean data strategies will be evaluated not just on adoption, but on how efficiently they are applied across an SME’s operations. Dumisani Moyo | image supplied Foundational technologies such as cloud computing, business AI, and ERP running on clean-core data strategies will be measured not…

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Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs

Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs

Nairobi — A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management, and stronger institutions, could cut projected economic losses for Somalia by half and deliver more stable, productive jobs for its people. Launched today by the Government of Somalia and the World…

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Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs

Africa: Visa-Free Travel Seen As Key to Unlocking AfCFTA Growth

African policymakers, business leaders, and development institutions have renewed calls for visa-free travel across the continent, describing the free movement of people as essential to unlocking Africa’s economic transformation under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The call was reinforced at a High-Level Symposium on Advancing a Visa-Free Africa for Economic Prosperity, co-convened by…

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Africa: For Somalia, Building Climate Resilience Is Key to Unlocking Long-Term Growth and Jobs

Africa: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Honors Key Contributors to AU and Italy-Africa Summits

Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recognized institutions and individuals who played a central role in the successful hosting of the 39th African Union Summit and the Second Italy-Africa Summit. According to the ministry, the recognition ceremony brought together representatives of government offices, partner institutions, and volunteers who supported the organization of…

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