Do businesses in Africa care about their social impact?
Africa’s digital economy is the new frontier for businesspeople from home and abroad. This frontier offers cautious hope to create more than simple economic gain—if entrepreneurs, innovators and policymakers can look beyond filling their pockets. Read more…
Tech Cable, 10.11.2022
Our connected future
The future belongs to those that can act fast, that are agile and that are not bogged down and held back by age-old business rules. The system change we need. The 2022 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit (ASVLS) recently delivered alongside Mobile World Congress Africa (MWC Africa) in Kigali, Rwanda was a true reflection of what is needed to create a connected future and a true demonstration that the future belongs to those that can act and move fast. Read more…
Daily Maverick, 04.11.2022
OLD MUTUAL: Climate change: What a Just Transition means for Africa
Climate justice is not the first thing that springs to mind when talking about climate change. And yet, it is one of the most important aspects of the debate. Climate justice recognises the disproportionate impact of climate change on low-income communities and developing countries, and simultaneously seeks solutions that address disparities caused by societal injustices, as well as environmental destruction. Read more…
Daily Maverick, 31.10.2022
OLD MUTUAL: Harnessing insurtech and Industry 4.0 to deliver sustainable growth for future generations
The South African Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) was established in April 2019. The goal was to identify relevant policies, strategies, and action plans to position South Africa as a competitive global player in this space. The Commission completed its work in December 2020, and it is clear that significant progress is being made to catapult South Africa into an exciting digital future, despite the devastation brought on by Covid-19. Read more…
Daily Maverick, 27.10.2022
UN GLOBAL COMPACT: Increasing connectivity is key to accelerating Africa’s growth
Driving greater connectivity is Africa’s most significant growth opportunity. With 1.3 billion people and a combined gross domestic product of $3.5-trillion, Africa is already the world’s biggest growth market. And with the youngest population in the world – almost 60% are under 25 – it is well placed to grow. Read more…
Daily Maverick, 25.10.2022
Vodacom: Why policy is key to unlocking and increasing Africa’s digital competitiveness
Africa’s digital economy is estimated at $115 billion today and is expected to grow six times to $712-billion by 2050, according to a 2022 report published by Endeavour Nigeria. The opportunities and benefits of digitisation are extensive. We saw this during the pandemic when connectivity and mobile devices became the lifeline for many Africans when they needed to keep their homes, businesses and communities functioning despite widespread disruptions. The Covid-19 pandemic also accelerated demand for digital solutions and digital financial inclusion, super-charging interest in digital innovation across the region. Read more…
Daily Maverick, 25.10.2022
ABSA Bank Kenya: How Technology can be leveraged to bolster Africa’s Growth and Competitiveness
Between 2000 and 2014, Africa was considered to be a rising continent thanks to strong economic performance, improved macroeconomic management, better political governance, and a rising spirit of entrepreneurship – a trend that inspired experts to coin the term “Africa Rising.” Read more…
Daily Maverick, 21.10.2022
Prof Mark Kramer: Why bridging the digital divide is critical to economic opportunity
The Shared Value Africa Initiative is bringing the 6th annual Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit, to Kigali on 25-26 October 2022. Ahead of this summit, CNBC Africa spoke to Professor, Mark Kramer, Senior Lecturer of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, USA on why it is extremely important for businesses to connect profit with purpose and treat societal challenges as business opportunities. Read more…
CNBC Africa, 21.10.2022
Safaricom’s Kiptinness on the importance of achieving sustainability
When it comes to examples of purpose-driven companies, Safaricom is often cited as a great example. But just how has the company been able to put purpose at the heart of its operations? CNBC Africa spoke to Stephen Kiptinness, Chief of Corporate Affairs at Safaricom. Read more…
CNBC Africa, 21.10.2022
Sanda Ojiambo: How corporates can transform livelihoods through connectivity
Increasingly, digital connectivity is touted as one of the key ingredients in spurring Africa’s growth. But in which ways can this be done and how can corporates achieve the transformation of livelihoods through digital connectivity? CNBC Africa spoke to Sanda Ojiambo, the CEO & Assistant Secretary-General, at UN Global Compact. Read more…
CNBC Africa, 21.10.2022
2022 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit partners with Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa – putting digital transformation on Africa’s business agenda
Connectivity is an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. It touches every aspect of life – and yet, in 2022, approximately only 40% of the African population has access to the internet (Statista). If business in Africa is to compete with the rest of the world, it must urgently address this gap – the continent’s economic growth depends on it. Read more…
African BUSINESS, 05.07.2022
Digital transformation on Africa’s business agenda
Connectivity is an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. It touches every aspect of life – and yet, in 2022, approximately only 40% of the African population has access to the internet (Statista). Read more …
Nordic Africa News, 22.07.2022
YouTube: Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit Partners with MWC Africa
Connectivity and digital inclusion to take centre stage at the 2022 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit, to be held on 25-26 October in Kigali, Rwanda. Read more…
APO Group, 05.07.2022
The Shared Value Africa Initiative and Shift Impact Africa proudly present the 6th annual Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit, taking place in Kigali, Rwanda on 25-26 October 2022.
The Summit brings together forward-thinking African business leaders, as well as political and non-governmental stakeholders, to inspire African solutions for Africa’s challenges. Read more…
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2022 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit partners with Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa – putting digital transformation on Africa’s business agenda
Connectivity is an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. It touches every aspect of life – and yet, in 2022, approximately only 40% of the African population has access to the internet (Statista). If business in Africa is to compete with the rest of the world, it must urgently address this gap – the continent’s economic growth depends on it. Read more…
CNBC AFRICA, 05.07.2022
2022 Africa Shared Value Leadership Summit partners with Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa – putting digital transformation on Africa’s business agenda
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Connectivity is an essential part of doing business in the twenty-first century. It touches every aspect of life – and yet, in 2022, approximately only 40% of the African population has access to the internet (Statista). If business in Africa is to compete with the rest of the world, it must urgently address this gap – the continent’s economic growth depends on it. Read more…
APO Group, 05.07.2022