Didier Ongena, VP for global government and EMEA public sector. Today, businesses are being asked to navigate profound disruption on two fronts. On the one end, there is artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI), which have already had an intense impact on industries, economies and society at large. On the other, widespread geopolitical uncertainty…
“For a long time, people in the diaspora have been neglected, but they play a critical role.” Every year, people in the diaspora send hundreds of billions of dollars home. It is one of the single most important streams of assistance, far outweighing all official foreign aid. So why does it get less attention when…
South African organisations are increasingly questioning whether major enterprise technology decisions should continue to be driven by vendor timelines rather than business priorities, as pressure grows to reduce costs, manage risk, and show clearer returns on technology investment. Across industries, businesses running platforms such as SAP, Oracle, and VMware are reassessing traditional support and upgrade…
One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In Africa, AI and Tech investment remains concentrated in the “Big Four” – South…
Abuja, Nigeria — For the last decade, many in the foreign aid sector have emphasised the need for localisation, and in the last 5 years, the calls have been louder than ever. I am one of such voices. I believe that power should shift to local actors, who have a better understanding of local needs…
The banks that thrive tomorrow will be those with flexible, future-proof architecture today. Here’s why BIAN is becoming core to banking’s quiet revolution. There’s no shortage of pressure on banks right now. Between tightening regulations, rising operational costs, surging customer expectations and nimble competitors redefining what “good” looks like, the industry is feeling the squeeze….
Volatile prices, shifting geopolitical alliances, ESG pressures, and the uncertain pace of the global energy transition are squeezing traditional financing models. Africa’s upstream oil and gas industry is at a defining moment. The continent is rich in reserves and ambition, but capital is no longer flowing as easily as it once did. Volatile prices, shifting…
The debate between positivist and normative frameworks shifts focus from power and profit to planet and people As foreign governments and corporations race to secure critical minerals across Africa, the language of environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles is becoming more prominent. Behind the policy papers and investment pledges lies a deeper philosophical struggle-how should…
A smarter, well-structured intranet can make a real difference. Ever heard the question: “Where do I find that document again?” It is one of the most common frustrations in the workplace – and usually a sign that something deeper is broken. In many organisations, productivity does not fail because of a lack of technology. It…
Reshaping the relationship between humans and oceans. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] A groundbreaking event in Nice, France, brought together global leaders, innovators, and environmental advocates to discuss and reimagine humanity’s relationship with the Ocean. The event, titled “The Future is Now: Let’s Dive into an Ocean of Possibilities”, aimed to foster hope and promote…
