Consumers will increasingly be demanding choices when it comes to payment options into 2024, with security being high on the agenda and offerings that will be keenly watched as potential growth engines. Rory Bosman, Executive for Sales & Marketing at Ecentric Payment Systems adds that shoppers also want value from retailers, physical or online, when it comes to deciding where to spend their hard-earned money, especially in this difficult socio-economic environment.
Africa Travel, Tech
Club Med accelerates its digital transformation by focusing on generative artificial intelligence
This piece is about how Club Med is leveraging AI within the company (worldwide) and how it enables travelers to plan better on the travel front – in case this is anything of interest.
Whether you are an entrepreneur, logistics manager, or just curious about transportation, look no further. This blog post will dive deep into everything LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping has to offer and give a crash course on what it means, how it works, and why its popularity continues to increase in today’s market. So let’s get into it.
In the fast-paced landscape of marketing, one trend is poised to take centre stage in 2024 – Inclusive Marketing.
Jessica Hawkey, MD of redAcademy, details how to implement demand-led skills training in an IT department within a company, as well as its benefits.
Tarsus on Demand highlights the importance of leveraging AI properly in 2024, and how BI can provide the vital clean data for such solutions to work effectively.
Owendo Mineral Port (OMP), part of the pan-African group Arise Ports & Logistics, and British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, announced a significant commitment to sustainable development with an investment of 2.6 million USD.
Agriculture, Nigeria News
ThriveAgric Kicks-Off Phase Two Distribution of Agricultural Inputs, Targets 100,000 Farmers for 2023/2024 Dry Season Farming Cycle
Calls For Strategic Partnership To Optimise Dry Season Farming in Nigeria
Events, Kenya News, Startups
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.