Africa’s BPO & GBS momentum - African industry update

In this episode of Good Morning BSS World, I return to Africa for our regular monthly update on the state of the BPO and GBS industry across the continent. I am joined by two outstanding guests – Traci Freeman and Rod Jones – who are deeply involved in shaping, promoting, and accelerating the growth of Africa as a global services destination.
Together, we explore the rapid progress of the Africa Federation, its expanding membership, and the role it plays in unifying national industry bodies across North, West, East, Central, Southern Africa, and the Indian Ocean region. We discuss job creation, impact sourcing, ESG, government–industry collaboration, and the growing maturity of both established and emerging markets such as Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, Kenya, Ethiopia, Ghana, Rwanda, and beyond.
This conversation provides a comprehensive, region-by-region snapshot of where Africa stands today in BPO, CX, ITO, and shared services, and where it is heading next. It is a powerful reminder that Africa is no longer an “emerging option” but a competitive, scalable, and trusted delivery location with an exceptional talent pool and a strong service culture.

Key points of the podcast:
Africa's BPO and GBS sectors are growing rapidly, with significant government support and strategic initiatives focusing on job creation, skills development, and inward investment.
Countries like South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, and Ethiopia are emerging as key players in the global outsourcing market, offering diverse language capabilities, competitive operating costs, and a large, tech-savvy youth population.

Links:
Traci Freeman on Linkedin -   / tracifreeman  
Rod Jones on Linkedin –   / rodjonessouthafrica  
Africa Federation of GBS Associations – https://africagbsfederation.org/
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00:00 Introduction
02:06 Overview of the African BPO and GBS industry
04:09 Job creation and impact sourcing in Africa
06:14 Regional developments across North, West, East, and Central Africa
17:37 Updates on the Indian Ocean and Southern Africa's BPO sectors
26:00 Focus on Zimbabwe, Namibia, and Botswana's emerging BPO markets
28:11 Federation's long-term plans and Africa as a growing BPO destination
31:06 Initiatives, funding partners, and marketing strategies for African BPO
32:28 Work-life balance and upcoming industry events
34:35 Closing remarks and future collaborations

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