African creators and publishers convened at Bloomberg's 2026 Africa Business Media Innovators meeting in Cape Town to address challenges in monetizing growing digital audiences amidst the rise of artificial intelligence.

• A key concern is the need for greater ownership of African intellectual property and new revenue streams.
• South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Mondli Gungubele highlighted the power of the digital age for African voices.
• Discussions emphasized using AI to support, not replace, editorial judgment and fostering collaboration within Africa's creative economy.