Digital Economy
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The bedroom, the ring light, the upload button: Openserve backs the creators moving South African culture
Openserve has been announced as the headline sponsor for the 2026 South African Social Media Awards, championing digital inclusion and the infrastructure powering South Africa's…
Dispute resolution, digital trade and small business form key focus for WTO
At the 2026 Public Forum, the World Trade Organisation confronts key challenges, including a stalled dispute-settlement system, the lapse of the digital trade tariff moratorium,…
South Africa’s creator economy looks beyond brand deals for growth
South Africa’s creator economy is rapidly expanding into a viable commercial industry, offering new entrepreneurial opportunities for youth while sparking calls for collective…
Keagile Makgoba
As global technology reshapes economies and societies, Keagile Makgoba is helping define how those conversations unfold across Africa. As head of communications for TikTok in…
We Cannot Build South Africa's Digital Future On Half A Workforce
South Africa's ambitious R50 billion digital infrastructure drive faces a critical challenge: a significant gender gap in STEM and ICT. With only 13% of STEM graduates being…
Malawi bets again on digital taxes after first system faltered
Malawi is implementing a new digital tax system, the Electronic Invoicing System, for the second time in a decade, aiming for improved compliance and higher revenue. While…
Africa’s expanding digital economy raises questions about online access
Across Africa, the rapid growth of digital connectivity is reshaping economies, industries, and everyday life. From mobile banking in Kenya to tech startups in Nigeria and South…
The evolution of payment methods in South Africa’s digital economy
The digital economy, as far as South Africa is concerned, has experienced a somewhat dramatic change over the last ten years. Truthfully, this is because of the way people are…
Consistent, reliable power supply will fuel Africa’s digital economy
High electricity costs are a barrier to Africa’s competitiveness
How South Africa can shape the continent’s digital future
As one of Africa’s most industrialised and connected economies, the country is in a unique position to lead by example by building a tech ecosystem that benefits everyone
Technology is reshaping, not replacing, human value
Automation is freeing people to focus on areas that truly require human intelligence in the form of creativity, innovation, empathy and problem-solving
African-founded firm, Optasia, becomes most extensive fintech JSE listing
Optasia is targeting new markets in India, Indonesia, and the Philippines as it aims to secure a billion customers worldwide
AI must serve labour, not subjugate it, G20 labour group says
Labour federations said the digital economy could lead to further marginalisation of workers and called for platform accountability and job protection
Copper will determine South Africa’s digital economy success
The economy is expected to create a jobs boom if the country can fix its electricity grid and meet the increasing demand for local copper beneficiation
Pixels and protection: Strengthening legal frameworks against digital child labour
In many cases, the digital economy presents a perceived lifeline for families who are struggling to make ends meet