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Forging Africa’s Digital Genesis: Genesis Analytics and Digital Frontiers Join Forces to Drive Digital Public Infrastructure and Digital Transformation 
September 30, 2024

Cape Town, September 2024 – Digital Frontiers and Genesis Analytics, both global impact firms founded and headquartered in Africa, are excited to announce their formal partnership to establish Digital Genesis. Digital Genesis is a joint

Digital Frontiers Announces CEO Transition
September 9, 2024

Cape Town, September 9th, 2024—Digital Frontiers today announced that Gavin Krugel will be stepping down as CEO in the new year. The Board of Directors has initiated a search for a new CEO and is

Digital Frontiers’ Tariro Nyimo Takes on Regional Facilitator Role for FinEquity Africa
July 26, 2024

Advancing the breadth and depth of women’s financial inclusion by leveraging shared objectives between FinEquity and Digital Frontiers to develop inclusive financial ecosystems across Africa. Cape Town, South Africa, July 2024 – Digital Frontiers proudly

SDG2: Zero Hunger Announced as the First Future Job-Creating Ecosystem in TwentyforGood Initiative
May 31, 2024

Digital Frontiers Launches TwentyforGood to Direct 20% of Future Jobs Towards Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges. Digital Frontiers recently launched “TwentyforGood,” a transformative multi-stakeholder movement with a clear mission: to direct at least 20% of

A new movement aims to drive 20% of the world’s future jobs toward solving the world’s greatest challenges.
May 31, 2024

Digital Frontiers Launches TwentyforGood to Direct 20% of Future Jobs Towards Solving the World’s Greatest Challenges As we face a pressing reskilling crisis in a rapidly evolving world, where 85% of jobs will be new

Digital Frontiers Appoints Xavier Martin as Chief Operating Officer as of 1 January 2024
January 17, 2024

Digital Frontiers is pleased to announce the appointment of Xavier Martin as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Xavier Martin, who has been serving as DFI Division Director at Digital Frontiers since November 2016, brings

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Driving Change Towards Gender Equality: The Gender Equality Changemakers Programme
October 26, 2023

The call for gender equality change agents in organisations worldwide has never been louder, and in response to this growing demand, the Gender Equality Changemakers (GEC) programme was born. Developed to mobilise a network of

Strengthening Financial Inclusion through the Digital Financial Inclusion Supervision (DFIS) Programme
October 26, 2023

Financial Sector Authorities (FSAs), including regulators, supervisors, and policymakers, play a crucial role in shaping the financial landscape and ensuring the stability and inclusivity of financial systems. But their capacity-building needs are often overlooked. Recognising

How the Instant & Inclusive Payment Systems Programme is Driving Development and Innovation
October 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, inclusive and efficient payment systems are crucial for fostering financial inclusion and driving economic growth. Recognising this need, the Instant and Inclusive Payment Systems (IIPS) programme was developed with

Unleashing the Power of Digital Finance: The Impact of the Digital Frontiers CDFP Programme
October 26, 2023

In an era defined by rapid technological advancements, the digital finance industry has witnessed a transformative shift. The integration of digital financial services into traditional banking systems has not only improved access to financial services

If We Fail To Secure Financial Inclusion For African Women, It’s A No-grow Future
October 4, 2023

There is a shared truth among women living across Africa’s 54 economies: for the wealth of the continent to bloom, they must be financially included, writes Tariro Nyimo, Head of Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Fundraising

Africa’s Reskilling Crisis: Navigating the Path to Digital Readiness and Equitable Progress
September 4, 2023

Earlier this year, the World Economic Forum (WEF) issued its Future of Jobs report, a comprehensive study that carries profound implications for educators, employers, and policymakers across the globe, with a particularly urgent message for

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