Africa’s digital economy cannot scale without fixing the infrastructure behind the apps

Source: Tech Trends Kenya By By George Kamau 30 October 2026, 11:44

Africa’s digital economy depends on more than smartphones, internet access and online platforms. Businesses that use digital tools to reach customers still need transport networks, reliable location data, financing and distribution systems to deliver products and services. That was the central argument of a Moonshot 2026 discussion on the infrastructure behind Africa’s everyday economy. The …