South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced…
Bogota, Colombia — The services the ocean provides are the backbone of our collective health, wealth and food security, yet today just 2.7% of the ocean has been assessed and deemed to be effectively protected. In failing to establish adequate safeguards, not only are we condemning communities and ecosystems across the world to decline and…
Mohamed Sowe, CEO of Pee Cee Agriculture By Caitríona Palmer and Birom Seck In Sierra Leone, a first-of-its-kind farm is helping make the country self-sufficient in onion production. For Mohamed Sowe, there is something magical in the transformative power of a tiny onion seed. In just four months, with the right conditions, Sowe says, the…
Deepankar Rustagi, CEO of OmniRetail, at the Africa CEO Forum in Abidjan Over the past two decades, modern shopping malls and air-conditioned grocery stores have been popping up across Nigeria. Yet, this is not where most Nigerians shop. An estimated 90% of retail transactions still take place through informal channels – a vibrant ecosystem of…
