86% of African CEOs eye acquisitions as AI reshapes corporate strategy
TechCabal - Nov 05, 2025
86% of African CEOs plan to pursue mergers and acquisitions within the next three years, indicating a strong shift towards consolidation and technology-driven growth. Confidence in domestic economies has risen to 63%, reflecting cautious optimism among African business leaders.
OpenAI wants you to shop directly through ChatGPT
Techpoint Africa - Apr 29, 2025
OpenAI is launching shopping features in ChatGPT, enabling users to find product suggestions and purchasing options. ChatGPT will provide personalized shopping recommendations based on user preferences and real reviews from the web.
What African B2B e-commerce startups can learn from OmniRetail’s profitable run
TechCrunch - Mar 14, 2024
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been invested in B2B e-commerce and retail in Africa, but the sustainability of this sector is now being questioned. Many B2B e-commerce startups have struggled to keep subsidizing their products and expanding operations, leading to retreats, closures, downsizing