Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the key enablers of that future. Once dismissed as mere tech jargon, AI has become a business imperative. The world’s most competitive organisations today are no longer just product-driven or service-led, they are intelligence-powered. Yet, across Africa, AI adoption still lags, often perceived as a luxury for multinational giants rather than a necessity for local enterprises. That perception is no longer valid and it is increasingly a limitation.

AI is becoming foundational across sectors including retail, finance, healthcare, agriculture, logistics, and even governance. In the African context, its relevance is particularly urgent: to accelerate economic inclusion, reduce inefficiencies, and bridge longstanding infrastructure gaps. With limited resources, AI offers a real opportunity for African businesses to leapfrog developmental stages rather than follow traditional trajectories.