Across the continent, digital platforms are shaping Africa’s next growth curve, often faster than expected.
Today, over 70 percent of new banking customers in Sub-Saharan Africa engage through mobile-first platforms. Pan-African e-commerce is projected to surpass $80 billion by 2026. Meanwhile, digital-first public services, from health records to identity verification, are scaling in over a dozen countries.“We are entering an era where African platforms are built for Africa first – not for adaptation.”
-World Economic Forum