Mobile-first solutions are becoming central to Africa’s digital transformation agenda.
As internet penetration grows and mobile technology contributes an increasing share of economic value, organisations have a clear opportunity to design digital products that are more accessible, inclusive, and scalable.
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Capital markets across Sub-Saharan Africa continue to reflect different levels of maturity, depth, and investor activity.
While some markets remain largely debt-driven, others are recording stronger equity performance, expanding corporate participation, and increased use of instruments such as green bonds, mobile bonds, ETFs, and REITs.
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Africa’s blue economy is attracting growing investment interest, particularly within fisheries and aquaculture value chains.
ASIGMA and key stakeholders convened at Liberia’s National Fisheries Investment Conference 2026 to examine how partnerships and capital mobilisation can unlock sustainable sector growth.
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As conversations around youth participation in agriculture continue to gain momentum, ASIGMA and stakeholders convened at the Young Africa Works Dialogue 2026 to reflect on progress across Uganda’s agrifood ecosystem.
The Dialogue highlighted key gaps around access to finance, commercialisation and ecosystem coordination shaping how young people engage and scale within agribusiness.
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As efforts to strengthen Uganda’s agricultural sector continue, ASIGMA joined the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and partners to launch the VISA Programme.
The initiative focuses on addressing structural barriers while improving value chains and expanding market access for farmers.
Read how the VISA Programme is advancing agricultural transformation in Uganda: https://t.co/uyInjJ40BK
FinTechs are accelerating digital transformation across Africa, expanding access to financial services and enabling broader economic participation.
What gaps in regulation, infrastructure, and digital trust continue to shape how these solutions scale and deliver impact?
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Over the past five years, Sub-Saharan Africa’s capital markets have demonstrated resilience, with consistent returns despite global economic headwinds.
However, broader participation remains uneven, with structural barriers continuing to limit access, particularly for smaller enterprises.
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The digitisation of operations across African organisations and governments has increased exposure to cybersecurity risks.
The establishment of the Malabo Convention laid a strong foundation for harmonised cybersecurity and data protection frameworks across the continent. However, important gaps still remain.
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Many young entrepreneurs remain locked out of formal finance due to the absence of verifiable credit histories and formal income records.
Why is this so and what are the limitations?
Explore what it would take to design financial products that better reflect the realities of young borrowers: https://t.co/SiT97Ajb2N
Successfully launching digital lending requires more than technology.
It demands a structured, customer centric approach that aligns strategy, digital infrastructure and partnerships to deliver accessible and responsible financial products.
Explore the key steps financial institutions can take to successfully move from digital readiness to rollout: https://t.co/qc1UpeAYGl
As Uganda’s financial ecosystem continues to evolve, ASIGMA and partners convened with leading stakeholders to reflect on new evidence from the MSE Resilience and Survivability Survey.
The discussion explored how enterprises supported under the Mastercard Foundation MSE Recovery Fund are recovering, adapting, and positioning for sustained resilience in the post-pandemic landscape.
Read the key takeaways from the workshop: https://t.co/vfAwYkmuJz
Digital lending has expanded access to credit, but rising customer dissatisfaction around privacy, transparency and repayment terms is reshaping borrower behaviour.
What opportunity does this create for banks to offer more trusted digital lending solutions?
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As the MSE Recovery Fund moves into its fifth and final year, ASIGMA and partners convened to assess progress, sharpen priorities, and reinforce models that will outlast the programme.
The review reflects a shared commitment to deepen impact, expand quality outreach, and secure sustainable financing pathways for Uganda’s small businesses.
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In refugee settlements, the mobile‑phone gender gap is striking: 85.5% of men own a phone, compared with just 57.5% of women.
What would it take to close this critical digital‑access divide?
Dive into the IDE Uganda Gender Assessment Report to explore the insights and implications: https://t.co/3yrcm4B0uq
Alongside cloud computing, data analytics is emerging as a critical capability for organisations seeking deeper insights into customer behavior, market dynamics, and operational performance.
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While nearly 60% of African youth have never used formal financial products, there is a powerful opportunity to convert this youth bulge into a productive economic engine.
Explore the challenge, the solutions, and the long‑term impact in our insight: https://t.co/SiuIPC9bzJ
Governments remain among the largest participants in sub‑Saharan Africa’s debt capital markets.
One of the clearest indicators of deepening market confidence is the region’s shift toward longer‑dated, higher‑yield bonds, consistently met with strong oversubscription. This sustained demand underscores the growing appeal of sovereign instruments among yield‑seeking investors.
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As Africa’s digital economy expands, the need for skilled workers is becoming more pronounced.
What is the role of the government and the private sector in building a digital-savvy workforce?
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