separating AI hype from real transformation

separating AI hype from real transformation

The business process outsourcing industry is no stranger to transformation. From offshore outsourcing to automation, the ground has never stopped shifting. But with the rise of generative artificial intelligence, the pressure is no longer just about operational efficiency, it’s about long-term relevance. But how do BPOs shift from being seen as transactional service providers to…

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

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

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…

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Africa: Dr. Sidi Ould Tah at 100 Days – A Call to Deepen Nutrition as the Foundation of Africa’s Transformation

Africa: Dr. Sidi Ould Tah at 100 Days – A Call to Deepen Nutrition as the Foundation of Africa’s Transformation

One hundred days into the presidency of Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, the African Development Bank stands at a defining moment. With an historic 76 percent mandate from shareholders, Dr. Tah has been entrusted to lead Africa’s premier development institution into a new era. His election reflects both confidence and expectation: confidence in his track record…

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Making cloud great again: The human side of transformation

Making cloud great again: The human side of transformation

The panel at OpenText Summit Africa 2025. At the OpenText Summit Africa 2025, held in Sandton on 4 September, a panel discussion tackled one of the most pressing questions facing organisations today: how do businesses drive transformation while simultaneously elevating human potential?  Moderated by Shanaaz Moosa, Sales Director for public sector and cyber security at…

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Workiva Unveils Intelligent Finance, GRC, and Sustainability to Accelerate AI Transformation for the Office of the CFO

Workiva Unveils Intelligent Finance, GRC, and Sustainability to Accelerate AI Transformation for the Office of the CFO

Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK), the world’s leading AI-powered platform for transparency, accountability, and trust, announced today at Amplify a major expansion of its intelligent platform, introducing agentic AI, unified data automation, and a modernized controls experience for the Office of the CFO. The new capabilities allow finance, GRC, and sustainability teams to streamline complex workflows,…

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

Africa: Afreximbank Prexy Honored for Driving Africa’s Economic Transformation

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), received high praise and formal recognition on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at the opening of the fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) in Algiers, Algeria, for his transformative leadership in advancing Africa’s economic growth and integration. The accolade…

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

Africa: Iatf 2025 – Africa Seeks to Harness AfCFTA for Economic Transformation

The fourth Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF 2025) opened yesterday in Algiers, Algeria, with a strong focus on accelerating the continent’s economic transformation through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Held under the theme :”Building Bridges for a Successful AfCFTA,” the weeklong event brings together over 1,600 exhibitors, 35,000 participants, and 75 country delegations. Organizers…

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Instant payments to be ‘heartbeat’ of Africa’s digital transformation

Instant payments to be ‘heartbeat’ of Africa’s digital transformation

Instant payment systems promote transactions for everybody, without the confines of traditional bank accounts. Interoperability between mobile money and traditional bank accounts will serve as a key lever for financial inclusion for the millions of Africans excluded from payment systems. This can be further enhanced by regulatory harmonisation efforts at a regional level. These were…

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