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The competency illusion: Why Africa’s tech ecosystem is firing top engineers

Technical skills alone no longer guarantee success in tech careers in Africa. Now, companies are prioritising business literacy, leadership, and AI-driven strategic thinking over pure coding ability.

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29 Sept 2026, 08:30 WAT · 3 min read
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The competency illusion: Why Africa’s tech ecosystem is firing top engineers

Technical skills alone no longer guarantee success in tech careers in Africa. Now, companies are prioritising business literacy, leadership, and AI-driven strategic thinking over pure coding ability.