Tag: steven de backer

Strong legal data is the key to harnessing AI successfully to help legal practice, says Afriwise

Legal data expert Steven de Backer is the founder of Afriwise, the most extensive provider of legal intelligence across Africa. At their 2025 Contributor Briefing he challenged the continent’s legal community to build and maintain the continent’s legal data foundation, in order to reap the benefits of the AI revolution.

Harnessing legal intelligence and a GRC mindset to benefit African business and development

On 17 September, a pioneering GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) will be held in Johannesburg. Afriwise founder Steven De Backer discusses having a GRC mindset and harnessing technology to realise Africa’s exciting future.