The African Union’s (AU) new Continental AI Strategy, adopted in July 2024, marks a pivotal step in aligning artificial intelligence development across Africa. This unified framework emphasizes innovation, governance, skills development, digital infrastructure, and ethical AI use. For African businesses, the strategy offers regulatory clarity, investment opportunities, and a roadmap to harness AI’s transformative potential while promoting inclusive and responsible growth.
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How Businesses In Africa Are Finally Closing the Efficiency Gap
African businesses are finally narrowing the efficiency gap by embracing IT automation, cutting costs and boosting productivity. Companies lose up to 30% of revenue yearly due to outdated, manual systems, but innovators like South Africa’s Think Tank Software Solutions (TTSS) are changing that. In partnership with platforms like Docusign, Workato, and Zapier, TTSS helps businesses automate workflows, cut turnaround times by 80%, and increase ROI by up to 291%. These solutions are transforming HR, procurement, finance, and more—empowering African companies to compete globally with smart, scalable, and secure operations.