The recent report by Gallup and Porticus titled “Gender Power in Africa: Analysis of the Imbalances That Shape Women’s Lives” provides a comprehensive synthesis of gender equality research in five Eastern and Southern African countries: Kenya, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. By incorporating data from the Gallup World Poll up to 2021, literature from international agencies like the U.N. and World Bank, and stakeholder and qualitative in-depth interviews conducted in 2022, the report reveals persisting gender disparities and inequalities across these nations.

As organizations navigate the complexities of digital transformation, generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a key investment area. Companies with high GenAI maturity are poised to achieve returns three times higher than those with minimal adoption, according to a recent survey. Key Highlights: Significant Growth in GenAI Investment: GenAI investment is expected to grow by 28%, with the share of IT budgets allocated to GenAI projected to increase from 5% in 2024 to 7.