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African firms race to lead continent's digital transformation

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Harry Hare, Chairman of CIO Africa.[Benard Orwongo,Standard]

A record 1,200 organisations across Africa have applied for the 2025 CIO100 Awards, reflecting the continent's rapid digital transformation as the technology market is projected to double to $63 billion by 2030.

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