The 2026 KPMG Africa CEO Outlook compares workforce expectations, talent development and growth strategies among African business leaders and their global peers.
The survey shows that 84 per cent of African CEOs expect to increase their workforce, compared with 89 per cent globally.
Redesigning roles to accommodate artificial intelligence is also a priority, cited by 82 per cent of African executives and 84 per cent worldwide.
Retaining and retraining high-potential employees ranks equally high, with 86 per cent of CEOs in both groups focusing on the strategy.
On recruitment, 74 per cent of African business leaders plan to hire artificial intelligence and technology talent, compared with 79 per cent globally.
Meanwhile, 56 per cent of African executives anticipate selective workforce reductions, slightly above the 52 per cent recorded among their global counterparts.
