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Thinking on technology and digital

Perspectives from the ADC team on the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping digital business across Africa and beyond.

AI & Automation6 min read

2 October 2026

Why most AI pilots fail to reach production — and how to fix that

Organisations are running more AI experiments than ever, yet the vast majority never make it into production. We explore the common failure modes and what separates the pilots that scale from those that stall.

Digital Transformation8 min read

18 September 2026

The hidden cost of legacy systems in African financial services

Legacy core banking systems are holding back innovation at some of Africa's largest financial institutions. We examine the true cost of inaction and the modernisation paths available.

Cloud & Infrastructure5 min read

5 September 2026

Cloud in Africa: the infrastructure gap is closing faster than you think

With major hyperscalers now operating data centres across the continent, the case for cloud adoption in Africa has never been stronger. Here is what that means for technology strategy.

Technology Consulting7 min read

22 August 2026

What good technology due diligence actually looks like

As investment into African tech companies accelerates, the quality of technology due diligence has become a critical differentiator. We share our framework for assessing technical risk and opportunity.

Digital Product6 min read

8 August 2026

Designing for low-bandwidth environments: lessons from the field

Building digital products for African markets requires a different set of design and engineering constraints. We share practical lessons from years of building for users with intermittent connectivity.

Data & Analytics9 min read

25 July 2026

From data swamp to data asset: a practical guide to data governance

Many organisations have invested heavily in data infrastructure but struggle to extract value because of poor data quality and governance. Here is a pragmatic approach to fixing that.

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