Ayoub El Machatt draws on two Moroccan examples to explain how African businesses can turn AI experimentation into accountable workflows and measurable results.
Panoro Energy Completes Acquisition of Stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s CI-27 Gas Block
Panoro Energy has acquired an indirect 9.09% interest in Côte d’Ivoire’s CI-27 gas block, adding production that supplies the electricity market in Abidjan.
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.
Fuel Prices, Freight Costs and the New Test of Supply Chain Transparency
Craig du Toit examines how fuel prices and freight volatility affect South African businesses, and why supply-chain transparency matters when logistics costs rise or fall.
From Skills to Jobs: Why Africa’s Digital Economy Needs Stronger Sector Coordination
Africa is investing heavily in digital skills, but training alone does not create jobs. South Africa and Rwanda show how stronger sector coordination can connect employer demand, skills, policy and inclusive employment.
Kenya’s Stablecoin Rules Put East Africa’s Digital Payments at a Crossroads
David Precious examines Kenya’s stablecoin framework and its implications for East African payments. An update clarifies the 4 November 2026 transition deadline.
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.
Uganda’s SANDI AI Wins US$50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize
Ugandan agritech startup SANDI AI has won a US$50,000 GoGettaz Agripreneur Prize, giving founder Nabakka Sandra new resources to scale technology connecting community finance with agricultural and clean-energy solutions.
The Hidden Compliance Costs of Cross-Border Data Expansion for African Companies
African companies expanding across borders face fragmented data rules, transfer requirements and cloud obligations. Early planning can help manage compliance costs and risks.
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.