Impact Capital Africa

09/06/2026

Some good thoughts on reskilling for the AI future. If you're worried about this, it might give a new perspective.

In a world where 30% of skills turn over every five years, the need to reskill has never been more urgent. This episode of our ‘Reskilling Revolution’ series hears from industry leaders on what it takes to build a future ready workforce. Discover how technology, diversity, and a purpose-driven a...

04/06/2026

Interesting to follow mango puree across Africa.

Following a shipment of mango puree across Africa reveals where the AfCFTA is working – and where friction is limiting the continent's trade potential.

03/06/2026

Interesting to see what some of the famous car companies are doing in the face of change. To EV or not to EV.

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01/06/2026

"The aim of this report is to help policy-makers and business leaders steer this transformation in a structural system-wide way rather than as an isolated technology shift."

Infrastructure is in transition. No longer is it about how well a country builds and connects physical assets, but how intelligently those assets can sense, communicate, learn and act. Intelligent infrastructure is more than a technology investment – it is a determinant of national competitiveness...

29/05/2026

“We have been clear. 2030 is the goal, and it remains such.”

Google’s goal to run its business 24/7 on carbon-free energy with local clean energy matching remains in place, according to the company’s Singapore and Malaysia Country Managing Director, even as the company grapples with the challenge of powering its major AI infrastructure buildout. Google an...

27/05/2026

B Corp celebrates 20 years with an anniversary Impact Report. It's a good read and shares the journey.

25/05/2026

"What separates promising AI experiments from work that actually changes how a business performs? He breaks down the blindspots that hold real innovation back."

Nigel Vaz, Publicis Sapient’s CEO and a digital transformation expert, talked to Meet The Leader to explain why many AI strategies fall short and what's needed to lead teams through technological change.

22/05/2026

What do you think of this column? It's an interesting take on the hot topic of reporting on sustainability and ESG when the data available isn't complete.

Guest post by: Aaron Saw, Head of Corporate Reporting Insights – Financial, ACCA As expectations around sustainability reporting continue to rise, many organisations are discovering a fundamental challenge: the data isn’t ready. Across complex value chains, sustainability information is often in...

20/05/2026

It's always interesting to see what businesses are doing around the world for environmental sustainability and protection.

With a revolutionary approach based on seismology, the Earth Rover Program is making waves in soil health testing and is aiming for the “Holy Grail” of farming: high crop yields with low environmental impacts. Co-founded by journalist George Monbiot, the initiative wants to make soil health test...

18/05/2026

"For years, supply‑chain ESG governance has focused on what suppliers do: compliance, environmental footprint, and labor practices. What received far less attention is how suppliers make decisions – and who controls those decisions when they are increasingly shaped by AI."

Guest post by: Simon Jaehnig, President and Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (CSIO), IntegrityNext For years, supply‑chain ESG governance has focused on what suppliers do: compliance, environmental footprint, and labor practices. What received far less attention is how suppliers make decisions ...