AI Adoption in Africa Accelerates Amid Cybersecurity Concerns

Artificial intelligence adoption is accelerating across organisations, creating new opportunities for productivity and innovation while introducing new cybersecurity challenges. A Kaspersky survey of 1,800 IT and cybersecurity professionals highlights growing concerns about AI-related risks and the need for stronger governance, employee awareness and responsible implementation strategies, particularly as African businesses expand their digital capabilities.

AI is changing the role of the enterprise resource platform

Legacy ERP systems are becoming a major obstacle to AI adoption and business growth. Courtney Hounsell of Braintree explains why cloud migration alone is not enough, arguing that true ERP modernisation requires new architecture, real-time data integration and cloud-native capabilities. The article explores how modern ERP platforms enable AI-driven automation, predictive analytics and operational efficiency, while legacy infrastructure limits ROI, increases costs and prevents organisations from realising AI’s full business value.

Has Digital Marketing Become Too Optimised to Be Memorable? Why Creativity Still Matters in the AI Era

As AI and performance marketing reshape digital advertising, are brands becoming less memorable? Nicole Glover, Executive Creative Director – Digital at Penquin, argues that the industry’s obsession with optimisation and short-term metrics—not artificial intelligence—is driving creative sameness. Discover why balancing data with emotional storytelling is essential for long-term brand growth and marketing effectiveness.