Ciaran Ryan on 02/10/2026

How AI can help fix SA’s crippled municipalities

With only a small fraction receiving clean audits, Empowa’s Glen Jordan argues that AI could help councils scrutinise tenders, track spending and catch problems sooner. Blockchain could preserve the evidence.

C Ciaran Ryan
Duduzile Ramela on 02/10/2026

Can AgTechs make Africa’s farmers more bankable?

The International Finance Corporation’s Aloui Maiga argues that there is a need to improve information logistics, financing, and services for farmers by digitising the value chain.

D Duduzile Ramela