Artificial intelligence is developing at a remarkable pace, with new models emerging, prices changing and businesses having to make increasingly complex decisions about where to invest. For companies, the challenge is not only finding technology that works today, but avoiding costly dependence on systems that could quickly be overtaken.The bigger question is how businesses can keep pace with AI while ensuring that their investment delivers genuine value - particularly in markets where affordability and access to technology remain significant challenges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Craig Fidler, Vice President of Business Applications at Braintree, a South African technology company.

Artificial intelligence is developing at a remarkable pace, with new models emerging, prices changing and businesses having to make increasingly complex decisions about where to invest. For companies, the challenge is not only finding technology that works today, but avoiding costly dependence on systems that could quickly be overtaken.The bigger question is how businesses can keep pace with AI while ensuring that their investment delivers genuine value - particularly in markets where affordability and access to technology remain significant challenges. Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Craig Fidler, Vice President of Business Applications at Braintree, a South African technology company.

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AI Investment: Balancing Innovation, Cost and Long-Term Business Value

As campaigning for Nigeria's January elections officially got underway on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) face a crucial test over their record in government and whether Nigerians feel their lives have improved. Tinubu is seeking a second term against 18 opposition figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, with economic hardship, the rising cost of living and insecurity expected to dominate the campaign. Critics argue that after more than a decade of APC rule, Nigeria is poorer, more indebted and no safer, despite the Tinubu administration defending its economic reforms as necessary to restore stability and attract investment. To unpack how the political narratives are developing and what voters are likely to prioritise, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Fredrich Idehai, founder and CEO of The Diplomatic Correspondent in Nigeria

As campaigning for Nigeria's January elections officially got underway on Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu and his ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) face a crucial test over their record in government and whether Nigerians feel their lives have improved. Tinubu is seeking a second term against 18 opposition figures including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, with economic hardship, the rising cost of living and insecurity expected to dominate the campaign. Critics argue that after more than a decade of APC rule, Nigeria is poorer, more indebted and no safer, despite the Tinubu administration defending its economic reforms as necessary to restore stability and attract investment. To unpack how the political narratives are developing and what voters are likely to prioritise, Tsepiso Makwetla spoke to Fredrich Idehai, founder and CEO of The Diplomatic Correspondent in Nigeria

Nigeria’s Election Campaign: Tinubu Faces Pressure Over Economy, Cost of Living and Security

We now look at some of the stories in Central Africa. We speak to Aaron Nga'mbi, Geopolitical analyst

We now look at some of the stories in Central Africa. We speak to Aaron Nga'mbi, Geopolitical analyst

Central Africa in Focus: Key Political, Economic and Security Developments

Kenya Airways says the conflict in the Middle East is putting further pressure on its operations and finances. The airline says fuel costs rose by 72% in the first half of the year, while disruptions have also delayed the delivery of spare parts and the maintenance of aircraft. Channel Africa's Innocent Semosa has more

Kenya Airways says the conflict in the Middle East is putting further pressure on its operations and finances. The airline says fuel costs rose by 72% in the first half of the year, while disruptions have also delayed the delivery of spare parts and the maintenance of aircraft. Channel Africa's Innocent Semosa has more

AI Investment: Balancing Innovation, Cost and Long-Term Business Value

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