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Savings Rise In Kenya As Cost Of Living Bites, Tala Report Finds

CIO Africa authorBy Steve Mbego
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March 19, 2026
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3 min read
Kenyans are starting to save more, driven primarily by the need for financial security and the ability to respond to…
Dr Krishnan Ranganath, the Chief Executive Officer of UniCloud Africa Limited
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Dr Krishnan Ranganath Joins UniCloud Africa As CEO

CIO Africa authorBy Kevin Namunwa
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March 18, 2026
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2 min read
Dr Krishnan Ranganath has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of UniCloud Africa Limited, marking a significant leadership move as the…
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Ndovu Wealth Launches Kibaba Multi-Asset Special Fund

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March 18, 2026
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2 min read
Ndovu Wealth Limited, a fund manager licensed by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA), has launched the Kibaba Multi-Asset Special Fund…
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JKUAT Hosts Flagship NextGen Technopreneur Forum

CIO Africa authorBy Joan Kaberia
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March 18, 2026
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5 min read
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) hosted its flagship NextGen Technopreneur Forum, bringing together students, industry leaders, and…
Vertiv has announced its role in advancing converged physical infrastructure designs for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI factory reference design and the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX Blueprint.
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Vertiv Brings Converged Physical Infrastructure To NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI Factories

CIO Africa authorBy Staff Writer
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March 18, 2026
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Vertiv has announced its role in advancing converged physical infrastructure designs for the NVIDIA Vera Rubin DSX AI factory reference…
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YouTube Video VVVvRlpWYTFaMUpoRWV1TGdPc1VxM2NnLjFfNlY2em93QlRn Explore how cybersecurity leadership is evolving beyond protection to value creation in this insightful session titled “The CISO as a Value Creator: Driving Measurable Returns in the Agentic Era”, presented by Niral Patel, Group CEO of Accelera Digital Group, at the CISO Summit.

In this session, Patel highlights how modern CISOs can demonstrate tangible business impact by aligning cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals, leveraging emerging technologies, and embracing the agentic era. He shares practical insights on measuring ROI, enabling innovation securely, and positioning cybersecurity as a strategic driver of growth.

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Explore how cybersecurity leadership is evolving beyond protection to value creation in this insightful session titled “The CISO as a Value Creator: Driving Measurable Returns in the Agentic Era”, presented by Niral Patel, Group CEO of Accelera Digital Group, at the CISO Summit.

In this session, Patel highlights how modern CISOs can demonstrate tangible business impact by aligning cybersecurity initiatives with organizational goals, leveraging emerging technologies, and embracing the agentic era. He shares practical insights on measuring ROI, enabling innovation securely, and positioning cybersecurity as a strategic driver of growth.

#CISOSummit #CyberSecurity #CISOLeadership #DigitalTransformation #AgenticAI #BusinessValue
At the CISO Summit 2026, industry leaders came together for a compelling panel discussion on “Strengthening Africa’s Cybersecurity: Is a Unified Regulatory Framework a Dream?”

The session explores the challenges and opportunities of harmonizing cybersecurity regulations across African nations, addressing issues such as cross-border collaboration, policy alignment, and digital sovereignty. Panelists share insights on whether a unified framework is achievable—and what it would take to build a more secure and resilient digital ecosystem across the continent.

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A thought-provoking debate took center stage at the CISO Summit 2026 as CFOs and CISOs went head-to-head on the topic “Spending on Fear or Investing in Resilience.”

This engaging session explores the tension between budget control and cybersecurity priorities, unpacking whether organizations are reacting to threats out of fear or strategically investing in long-term resilience. Hear diverse perspectives on risk, ROI, and the evolving role of cybersecurity in business decision-making.

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The CIO Africa magazine is your source for the most current thinking on the pressing issues at the intersection of business, technology, and leadership. We work hard to bring you insightful articles and commentaries from leading minds across industries to help you stay on top of the trends shaping our world.

The March 2026 editions of CIO Africa magazine focus on cybersecurity leadership across the continent, featuring three distinct perspectives on protecting Africa’s digital infrastructure. East Africa’s Tim Theuri (M-Pesa Africa) operates as the unsung guardian of mobile money security, while South Africa’s Dirk Labuschagne (Direct Transact) provides honest insights into the relentless nature of CISO responsibilities, and West Africa’s Olugbolahan Olusanya (TeKnowledge) exemplifies the integration of technical expertise with executive leadership. All three editions examine how Africa’s banking CISOs are bracing for the future of risk, positioning cybersecurity leadership as crucial to the continent’s digital sovereignty and the protection of its growing digital economy.

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