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Why Most ERP Implementations Fail in Africa (And How Businesses Can Avoid It)

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  ERP software is often sold as a cure-all for broken operations. Yet across Africa, many ERP projects quietly fail. Businesses invest time, money, and energy— only to drift back to Excel sheets, WhatsApp approvals, and manual reconciliations. The issue isn’t ERP itself. It’s how ERP is selected, implemented, and adopted. This post explains why ERP implementations fail in Africa—and how businesses in Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and beyond can avoid these mistakes in 2026. The Quiet Cost of ERP Failure ERP failure rarely looks dramatic. It shows up as: Parallel Excel files running beside “the system” Stock mismatches despite system tracking Delayed invoicing and unclear receivables Dashboards nobody trusts Dependency on one or two power users When data loses credibility, decisions follow. Many African SMEs face this after adopting ERP systems that don’t fit real workflows—or choosing  ERP software in Ghana  without local understanding. Webhuk ERP is built to manag...

New African Business Laws and How Webhuk ERP Helps SMEs Manage Them Easily

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  Across Africa, business laws are changing. Governments are introducing new rules to improve tax collection, transparency, and record keeping. These changes affect small and medium businesses the most, especially those still using manual records or basic accounting tools. What Is Changing for Businesses in Africa In Ghana, businesses are now expected to keep proper financial records, issue correct invoices, and stay ready for audits by the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA). Digital record keeping and clear reporting are becoming standard requirements. Similar changes are happening in other African countries, where tax authorities are pushing for electronic systems and better financial visibility. For many SMEs, this creates pressure. Managing taxes, inventory, sales, and reports using spreadsheets or notebooks makes compliance difficult and increases the risk of errors. Why Compliance Has Become Important Today, compliance is not optional. Businesses must: Record every transaction cor...