The Future is Digital – But Most African Businesses Risk Falling Behind
- 58% of African companies rate their digital skills as below average vs global peers (McKinsey)
- Africa expected to lose 6-8% of GDP by not digitizing faster (World Bank)
- Only 29% of African firms are currently implementing AI solutions to drive growth (Omdena AI Survey)
- Companies investing in digital skills and tech see 26% higher productivity on average (Stanford Study)
Turning Data and AI into Real Business Value Remains a Challenge
- 80% of African executives say they are not achieving full value from data analytics (PWC)
- Only 46% of employees have access to usable, accurate data to do their jobs (Forrester)
- Basic digital/data literacy remains low at many African companies
- Firms that build AI expertise and data-driven cultures see 32% higher profit margins (MIT)
Leadership Capability Gaps Are Blocking Progress
- Only 38% of companies believe their leaders have right skills for the future (Deloitte)
- 28% of employees have left a job due to poor management (Randstad)
- Leadership lacking vision and digital/innovation mindset ranked among top obstacles to transformation (KPMG)
- Strong leadership development correlates to 57% greater team engagement on average (Gallup)