ALM Daily , Newsletter

Wednesday August 12th, 2026

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Across Africa, transformation is taking shape through bold investments, innovative ideas, and leaders determined to build a stronger future. Welcome to The ALM Daily Newsletter, your daily guide to the developments shaping Africa’s economic and social landscape. From major business breakthroughs and policy reforms to emerging technologies, entrepreneurial success, and inspiring leadership, we bring you the stories that capture Africa’s progress, potential, and growing global impact.

Africa’s Data Economy: Building the Infrastructure for an AI-Powered Future

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming one of the defining technologies of the global economy, with countries investing heavily in computing power, data centres, connectivity and digital skills. For Africa, the opportunity is enormous. But the continent’s ability to benefit from the AI revolution will depend on something less visible than algorithms: the physical infrastructure that makes them work.

Data centres, reliable electricity, fibre-optic networks and high-speed connectivity are becoming as important to modern economies as roads, ports and railways. Yet Africa remains significantly under-equipped. Although the continent accounts for close to a fifth of the world’s population, it hosts   ......READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

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