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10 Ventures Announced for the Africa Tech Summit Nairobi 2024 Investment Showcase
Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced ten African tech ventures that will showcase their solutions to a diverse audience of industry experts, investors and fellow innovators on February 14th and 15th. While African startup funding declined in 2023, the investment showcase continues to foster collaborations and stimulate investment opportunities to bridge the funding gap in […]
The eighth edition of the Sub-Saharan Africa International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (SAIPEC) returns to the Eko Convention Center in Lagos from 13-15 February 2024.
Everyone should be able to answer: How do you use data to drive commercial results and insights?
Business, Main
African markets impacted by FX volatility and inflationary pressures in sobering 2023
The African business ecosystem has matured, despite a 2023 characterised by macroeconomic and funding challenges, says Risana Zitha, Managing Director and Head of Africa at DAI Magister
As widely reported last year, South Africa received the most cybersecurity threats on the continent by far – 230 million compared to second-placed Morocco’s 71 million in 2022.
Explore the dynamic interplay of solar power and environmental impact. Address concerns and maximize benefits with insights on solar energy and solar panels.
Social, geopolitical, and technological transformations are actively disrupting the traditional hierarchy of global cities, creating a more widely distributed geography of opportunity.
Fraud of all kinds increased by a shocking 600% over the last four years in South Africa.
Data culture refers to an organizational culture of using data to derive insights and make informed business decisions. Companies operating in Africa can build a strong data culture by arming themselves with data and the right set of people, policies, and technologies.
The global climate verdict echoes with even greater clarity post-COP28: it’s time for transformational, actionable steps rather than elusive inertia, attention-grabbing promises.
In the ever-evolving landscape of marketing, staying attuned to the preferences and behaviours of different demographic groups is crucial for success.
In a guest article, Dorian Maillard, Vice President at DAI Magister, discusses how the continued growth of Africa’s edtech industry can supercharge the development of the next generation of tech talent on the continent.
While South African entrepreneurs continue to battle less-than-ideal operating conditions for their businesses in our country, one solution remains prevalent: the integration of locally produced, technical solutions, with the power to provide our hard-working entrepreneurs with monthly cost savings, improved operational efficiencies and an increase in opportunities for growth.
Despite ongoing speculation and legitimate concerns surrounding artificial intelligence (AI), businesses and consumers have many reasons to trust in AI’s capacity to bring substantial value to their operations and everyday lives. The strategic adoption of AI in customer communication management (CCM) presents South African businesses with the potential to revolutionise customer interactions, improve operational efficiency, and deliver personalised experiences; however, it necessitates regulatory engagement and transparent communication to build trust and mitigate potential risks in the rapidly evolving landscape of AI technology. In the article, Wayne Toms at GhostDraft shares insight on building trust in AI amidst the suspicion.
Figures from Deloitte show how important sustainability is to modern shoppers and consumers, with 58% valuing durability, 39% focusing on repairability, and another 37% considering how biodiverse the purchase will be. Vikki Makinson, head of marketing and communications at Oceans, the leading supplier of sustainable toilet paper, has provided expert insight into the future trends of sustainable retail for 2024 – from eco-conscious consumerism to circular economy initiatives.
The Africa Carbon Markets Initiative (ACMI) is proud to unveil substantial progress and achievements made in 2023, underscoring its commitment to accelerating climate action, promoting sustainable development, and addressing the impacts of climate change in Africa. By sharing its progress, ACMI is doubling down on its support to African carbon markets, whilst also recognizing the incredible progres that global carbon markets have seen at COP28.
SA Innovation Summit CEO Buntu Majaja looks back at this year’s successes and quantifies next year’s opportunities.
Business
Beyond bytes: A socio-technical approach to data management is crucial in our decentralised world
The world is more polarised than ever before, with global conflict and geopolitical tensions drawing strong lines between regions and even within countries. These tensions are leading the world towards a trend of de-globalisation on a scale not many anticipated as recently as 10 or 20 years ago. The effect of this is that power and data are becoming fragmented. The answer lies in a socio-technical approach to data management. Lee discusses this approach in his article.
Startups
Africa’s most active startup investor, Techstars, Announces 12 new investments through its Africa- focused program in partnership with ARM Labs
Techstars, the most active startup investor in Africa, has announced its second cohort of 12 companies to participate in its pan-African accelerator program in partnership with Lagos-based innovation program, ARM Labs. Following a successful inaugural program, the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator will build upon its commitment to helping entrepreneurs that are changing Africa and the world.
The second Africa CDC Youth Pre-Conference kicked off on 25 November 2023 ahead of Africa’s largest public health conference, CPHIA 2023, in Lusaka, Zambia.
Crypto Fest 2023 blasted into Cape Town, celebrating the next evolution of digital assets and locally built solutions.