Over the past 25 years, technology has driven Africa's development, with mobile telecoms and innovative financial services playing a key role. Today, around 800 million Africans have internet-capable devices, and a significant majority in many countries use mobile money platforms. While rural connectivity remains a challenge, efforts are underway with the expansion of fibre, satellite, and wireless networks. This mobile revolution has enabled Africa to leapfrog traditional landline technology, boosting economic growth and reducing poverty. As digital transformation accelerates, especially with AI, Africa is poised for its next major technological leap forward. Mark O'Conor and Sandra Oyewole explore some of the findings from our Tech Index 2024.

<p>Over the past 25 years, technology has driven Africa's development, with mobile telecoms and innovative financial services playing a key role. Today, around 800 million Africans have internet-capable devices, and a significant majority in many countries use mobile money platforms. While rural connectivity remains a challenge, efforts are underway with the expansion of fibre, satellite, and wireless networks. This mobile revolution has enabled Africa to leapfrog traditional landline technology, boosting economic growth and reducing poverty. As digital transformation accelerates, especially with AI, Africa is poised for its next major technological leap forward. Mark O'Conor and Sandra Oyewole explore some of the findings from our Tech Index 2024.</p>

The DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series covers the l…

DLA Piper TechLaw Podcast Series

The TechLaw podcast provides invaluable insight from the world of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Privacy, FinTech, Internet of Things and Robotics. DLA Piper partners and industry experts will forecast future trends, discuss new policies and regulation, and explore contracts and legal challenges brought on by new technological advancements. 

<p>The TechLaw podcast provides invaluable insight from the world of Artificial Intelligence, Big Data and Privacy, FinTech, Internet of Things and Robotics. DLA Piper partners and industry experts will forecast future trends, discuss new policies and regulation, and explore contracts and legal challenges brought on by new technological advancements. </p>

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