TECHNOLOGY AND E-COMMERCE IN AFRICA

TECHNOLOGY AND E-COMMERCE IN AFRICA
With the increase in technology and internet connectivity in Africa, rapid growth of E-Commerce in Africa has been experienced. This has further been advanced by the Covid-19 Pandemic, where the use of cashless systems and reduced movement has been witnessed globally. Online shopping has increased, necessitating secure e-commerce platforms to enable trade. Sectors like health have also been highlighted as potential areas for disruptive technologies to solve the current Human Resource for Health challenges due to Covid-19 and beyond.

With this in mind, technology and E-commerce provide a silver lining for trade in these uncertain times. In 2017, 1.25 billion people in Africa generated $16.5 billion with the forecasts growing to $29 billion as at 2020, despite only 35% internet penetration in Africa.

Both technology and E-commerce provide an environment for market disruption and growth of African economies. The question that begs is “How”? Join the Technology and E-Commerce track and get to listen in, interact and network with a great panel of speakers and facilitators to unlock the potential in the Technology and E-commerce sector for Africa.