AI & Automation for African SMEs: What Actually Works
Practical use cases, risks, costs & real adoption paths — built from African realities.
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Examples of workflows that deliver value fast — without heavy budgets
A practical roadmap to implement automations safely and sustainably
Industry-specific scenarios for retail, education, fashion, logistics, consulting, real estate, healthcare & more
A realistic view of AI’s economic impact on African SMEs
Practical Automation, Real Results (2026 Outlook)
Across East Africa, businesses are facing a silent but urgent shift. Costs are rising, consumer expectations are changing, talent is stretched thin, and the pressure to “do more with less” has never been higher. While global reports promise trillion-dollar impacts of AI, the reality on the ground is very different: SMEs don’t need futuristic robotics — they need practical automations that solve real, daily bottlenecks.
A security & privacy-first understanding of AI adoption
Case stories from MakeWave’s builders, founders, and sandbox projects