5 Tech leaders reveal biggest opportunities for women in Africa’s tech sector
But as Africa accelerates adoption of AI across sectors, a critical question is emerging: will women help shape the continent’s digital future, or will the industry repeat the gender gaps
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[Column] Jannie Zaaiman: Global tech lay-offs and Africa’s opportunity
From Silicon Valley to Europe’s boardrooms, tech executives are trimming headcount again. In contrast, across Africa, employers and governments face the dilemma of a digital skills shortage. As mature markets
Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution
Judy Waruiru, Regional Managing Director, Acquiring at Network International. Africa has already proved the world wrong. We did not just join the digital payment race; we set the pace for
JUDY WARUIRU: Embrace mentorship to fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution
Africa has already proved the world wrong. We did not just join the digital payment race; we set the pace for mobile money and financial inclusion. But let’s be real.
The future of work – skills, not fear – South Africa’s path to an AI-ready workforce – Intelligent CIO Africa
As Artificial Intelligence and automation reshape the global economy, South Africa’s ability to compete will increasingly depend on how well its workforce adapts to digital change. Daniel Orelowitz, MD at
From Data Centers to Digital Skills: How Cybastion Shaped Africa’s Tech Future in 2025
By Joseph Besong In his year-end message, Dr. Thierry Wandji, President and CEO of Cybastion, described 2025 as a pivotal chapter in the company’s growth—one driven by bold execution, deep
UAE Launches Historic $1 Billion AI Initiative to Transform Africa’s Digital Infrastructure
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled an ambitious $1 billion investment initiative aimed at revolutionizing artificial intelligence infrastructure and AI-enabled services across the African continent, marking one of the most
Google launches AI Skilling Blueprint to Accelerate Africa’s AI Workforce
Google has unveiled its AI Skilling Blueprint for Africa, a new policy roadmap aimed at helping governments across the continent build an AI-ready workforce. The launch headlines a broader package
Accelerating Africa’s digital revolution to boost jobs and growth
What if Africa’s greatest wealth was not its minerals, its oil, or its land, but rather its youth? With 60 percent of its population under the age of 25, the
Morocco Continues to Guide Africa’s Digital, AI Transformation
Rabat — Morocco is rapidly establishing itself as Africa’s digital powerhouse, with countries across the continent increasingly looking to Rabat for guidance on artificial intelligence and digital transformation. The latest