by Kathy Gibson | Mar 2, 2023 | Features
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are a crucial part of contributing to Africa’s inclusive socio-economic growth. These businesses anchor the economies of countries and are contributing to inclusive socio-economic growth. In emerging economies, SMEs account for 40%...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 2, 2023 | Featured Story, Features
South Africa and Kenya are worlds apart in their embrace of information technology, but they have one thing in common: they jointly lead the African continent in having the biggest impact of cloud computing on customer experience across 7 major African markets. This...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 2, 2023 | Features
In a panel conversation at this year’s AfriTech conference, digital transformation was described as being one of Africa’s biggest drivers of economic growth, job creation, and optimisation of businesses across Africa. Africa’s fintech sector, for example, has...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 2, 2023 | Features
Information and communications technology (ICT) has undoubtedly changed the face of global customs. The introduction of new technologies like cloud computing, mobile advancements, information management and analytics has impacted customs in many different ways, but...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 2, 2023 | Features
Around the developing world, informal retail continues to be a powerful social force, employing millions of people who might otherwise not have jobs, driving economic activity in spaces that formal business has not penetrated, and providing essential goods and...
by Kathy Gibson | Mar 2, 2023 | Features
Why has Africa become such a popular target for cybercriminals, and how can this threat be met and overcome? The African continent has been the target of multiple cyber attacks over the past few years. In 2022, South African retail chain Dis-Chem saw 3.6 million...
