African start-ups, opened up to new possibilities

Despite a year characterised by economic uncertainty and understandable prudence, investor confidence is returning to Africa, with the continent being hailed as an attractive pivot point for investors reeling from policy shifts in the Global North.

African corporate treasurers and bank liquidity managers know all too well the delicate and daily balancing act of managing cash in an unpredictable environment. One day the local currency is sliding, the next day a cross-border payment is in transit.

The newest blockchain activity across Africa is highlighting the dynamism of this technology, with use cases emerging that demonstrate exciting new developmental opportunities beyond its crypto transaction roots. As South Africa prepares to host the first G20 summit in Africa, a key theme set to be discussed throughout both the B20 (Business20) and G20 task teams is inclusive digital development.