Mohamed Moniem of ALX Africa argues that local expertise, continuous learning and pathways for junior talent are essential to turning Africa’s AI investment into lasting value.
Category: Innovation
Innovation, technology, startups, and digital transformation shaping Africa’s business future.
Family Tech Support: What South African Banks and Digital Services Can Learn
A Kaspersky-commissioned survey explores family tech support. For South African banks and digital services, it raises questions about accessibility, customer support and account control.
South African AI Users Report Frequent Use but Uneven Safety Habits
Findings from a survey of 364 existing AI users in South Africa highlight frequent use and uneven safety habits, with practical implications for workplace guidance, information verification and education.
Smart Water Heaters Put Preventive Insurance to the Test in South Africa
Nedbank’s connected-geyser programme highlights the potential of preventive insurance. We examine the reported savings, leak interventions and a demand-management trial.
AI Adoption in African Businesses: From Tools to Capability
Ayoub El Machatt draws on two Moroccan examples to explain how African businesses can turn AI experimentation into accountable workflows and measurable results.
Travel eSIM Is Growing: What It Means for African Travellers and Digital Businesses
Travel eSIM is changing how international connectivity is bought and distributed, creating opportunities for African travel, fintech and digital-service businesses.
South Africa Must Build Its Own AI Capability, Says HPE South Africa MD
President Ntuli, Managing Director of HPE South Africa, argues that the country must build domestic AI capability across infrastructure, data and skills to retain greater control over its digital future.
Africa’s AI Productivity Push Needs a Talent-Pipeline Strategy
AI can raise productivity, but automating entry-level work may weaken Africa’s talent pipeline. Employers need to preserve learning, mentoring and practical experience.
82% of Surveyed META SMBs Report Cyber Incidents; Password-Stealer Detections Rise 51% in Africa
Kaspersky reports cybersecurity incidents among 82% of surveyed SMBs in Middle East, Türkiye and Africa, alongside separate malware-detection statistics for Africa.
AI Can Do It. But Who Gave It Permission?
As AI moves from answering questions to taking actions, African businesses face a new governance challenge: deciding what AI may do autonomously, what requires human approval and where machine authority must stop.