TechAfrica News caught up with Mandla Mbonambi, Founder and CEO of Africonology, during AfricaCom 2024 in Cape Town. The conversation explored how Africonology is helping enterprises navigate digital transformation, address legacy challenges, and embrace the future of technology in Africa’s rapidly evolving landscape. Talking Points 00:30 – 01:11 Digital Transformation in Africa 02:09 – 03:01 Modernization and Innovation 04:11 – 05:40 Strategic Planning for the Future 06:03 – 07:10 Hybrid Models and Future Outlook A Never-Ending Journey of Transformation Digital transformation is advancing at an unprecedented pace in Africa. Mandla described it as an ongoing process that requires continuous adaptation. “It’s never an ending story—it evolves in different shapes and forms. Our role at Africonology is to guide our clients through the roadmap, aligning their goals with their business strategies to achieve true digital transformation,” he explained. Addressing Legacy Challenges One of the biggest hurdles for enterprises in Africa is managing legacy systems. Mandla highlighted how Africonology helps organizations modernize these systems to enable integration with current technologies like cloud platforms. “Our focus is on identifying technical debt and addressing it. By transitioning from outdated technologies to modern, flexible platforms, we help businesses prepare for the future,” Mandla said. […]