The Africa we want to build

The Africa we want to build

On 25 May 2025, we celebrate Africa Day—this year’s theme is “Building the Africa We Want through Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability.” It’s a moment to reflect on our shared progress and ongoing commitment to shaping a more resilient, inclusive, and prosperous...
Africa’s Digital Shift in the Banking Industry

Africa’s Digital Shift in the Banking Industry

Africa’s banking sector is still undergoing a profound revolution—shifting from traditional services to digital-first strategies. However, this transformation is not without its challenges.Financial institutions in developing markets often face critical obstacles,...
In search of better banking

In search of better banking

Banks investing in true digital experience transformation see 3x higher customer retention (McKinsey). 76% abandon banking apps after just two poor experiences (J.D. Power).The digital revolution in banking continues, with institutions challenged to upgrade services...
Building digital resilience

Building digital resilience

When the lights went out across Portugal, Spain, and parts of France and Belgium, the blackout revealed more than just a power failure — it exposed the vulnerability of centralised, efficiency-optimised systems in a digitally dependent world.As Africa accelerates its...
How to Prevent Digital Failures

How to Prevent Digital Failures

Is your business truly seeing exactly what your customers experience? How much will your customers tolerate?PROBLEM:• 89% of customers abandon brands after poor digital experiences• Most businesses only detect issues when complaints pour in• Traditional monitoring...
Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

Fintech Startups in Emerging Markets

The fintech boom in emerging markets offers significant potential, but requires careful strategy. Africa’s fintech sector has tripled since 2020, with Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Egypt driving 80% of investments, while Asia’s consumer class is...
Nvidia’s GTC 2025 Keynote

Nvidia’s GTC 2025 Keynote

Nvidia’s GTC 2025 Keynote Jensen Huang and the teams at NVIDIA have been busy. Very busy.The GTC March 2025 Keynote showed once again why NVIDIA is a global technology leader. They have been pushing the boundaries of innovation, and their commitment to...
SA’s B20/G20 Responsibility

SA’s B20/G20 Responsibility

The recent B20 and G20 launches in South Africa highlighted Africa’s growing importance on the global stage. With a young, dynamic workforce, vast reserves of critical minerals, and rapidly expanding markets, Africa is ready to play a central role in the next phase of...
The case for cloud

The case for cloud

Many companies are rethinking their cloud strategies to save costs and gain control. For example, 37signals saved $2 million by moving workloads back on-premises, while Akamai Technologies cut costs by 40% using its own infrastructure.IDC reports that 80% of...