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(L–R) Benson Ndung’u, CEO KPMG East Africa; Ignatius Sehoole, CEO KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa; Joelene Pierce, CEO Designate KPMG South Africa; and Tola Adeyemi, CEO KPMG West Africa — the leaders behind KPMG’s 2025 CEO Outlook Africa Edition, driving a message of confidence, innovation, and sustainable growth across the continent.

KPMG 2025 CEO Outlook: Africa’s CEOs Bet on AI, Talent, and Sustainability to Power Next Growth Wave

Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures the perspectives

November 6, 2025

News & Analysis·The Big Story

John Kamara, Founder, Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence Africa (AICE Africa).

John Kamara: The Man Betting Africa’s Future on Artificial Intelligence

The first time you meet John Kamara, he passes off more like a storyteller than a tech executive. He doesn’t speak of algorithms or coding. Instead, his words come off with urgency,

September 3, 2025

The Big Story

Sumit Khandelwal, the Chief Executive Officer at Xoxoday.

The Future of Customer Loyalty in Africa: How AI is Reshaping Engagement and Personalization

Customer loyalty is entering a new era. Globally, and increasingly in Africa, and loyalty is shifting from static, point-based models to dynamic, personalized experiences driven by artificial intelligence (AI). As mobile-first behaviors

July 23, 2025

Business & Markets·Company News

10 Ways to Spot and Guard Against AI-Assisted Frauds and Cybersecurity Scams

This week, Ugandans were confronted with a chilling reminder that AI-driven fraud is no longer a distant threat—it’s here. A deepfake video began circulating online, falsely portraying billionaire businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia

April 2, 2025

News & Analysis

Ugandan billionaire, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia Warns Public of Deepfake AI Scam Misusing His Image to Promote a Fraudulent Financial Platform

Renowned Ugandan businessman and property magnate Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has issued a stern public warning following the circulation of a manipulated deepfake video that falsely portrays him endorsing a dubious online financial

April 2, 2025

The Big Story