As data laws tighten, South Africa’s shift to local hosting becomes a strategic play

Scaling effectively requires visibility, intelligence and governance that are in tune with the pace of digital expansion, writes Amit Shingala, CEO of Motadata.

To fast-track Africa’s digital skills revolution, mentorship must move from being an informal practice to a strategic imperative within the digital payments sector, according to Judy Waruiru from Network International.

Africa's unique digital transformation journey is not a late start, but a strategic advantage that inspires optimism about the continent's potential in the global digital economy.

For the foreseeable future, the phone will be the pivotal device in most of our lives, says Ernst Wittmann from TCL Mobile

According Evan Berger, CEO, Go Rentals, there are five ways local businesses can optimise costs and ensure their technology expenditure does not become a liability in 2026.

The potential for smarter, safer, and more responsible mining is no longer hypothetical. It is, increasingly, the reality.

A thriving, AI-enabled SME sector contributes to overall economic growth and increased competitiveness, ultimately benefiting the entire economy.

Cybersecurity is increasingly discussed in the same breath as financial resilience, operational continuity and strategic growth.

Without clear standards, specialist support and continuous oversight, vendors quickly become one of the weakest links in an organisation’s security posture.

According to Leandro da Cunha of Duxbury Networking, being able to view everything without blind spots considerably decreases operational risk and total cost of ownership.

Organisations should regard backups as a strategic investment, integral to maintaining operational continuity and supporting digital growth.

Lerato Lamola, Partner at Webber Wentzel this year expects heightened engagement among regional regulators and supervisory bodies to establish regional rules for fintech entities that operate in multiple jurisdictions across Africa.