Battery energy storage systems enable uptime at Nigerian industries

Battery energy storage systems enable uptime at Nigerian industries

The most recent collapse of Nigeria’s national power grid, which caused widespread electricity outages across the country, underscored once again the disruptive energy issues that local industries face on a regular basis. By Gary Chomse, regional director for Central...

Q-KON returns to Angola with SISTEC

Q-KON has announced a strategic partnership with SISTEC (Sistemas, Tecnologias e Indústria), an Angolan IT and telecommunications provider,delivering Smart Satellite Services to the Angolan market. The milestone signals Q-KON’s return to Angola after its last...

Digital innovation and SaaS can change Nigeria’s energy landscape

Today, just over 60% of Nigerians have access to grid-connected electricity, and even those who do often endure erratic service, with the average daily supply standing at less than seven hours according to the country’s National Bureau of Statistics. By Elijah Daniel,...

Endpoint security still anchors cyber resilience in Africa

Africa’s endpoint security market is growing rapidly – and for good reason. Statista projects revenue in this segment to reach $183,29-million in 2025, rising to $318,02-million by 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11,65%. While this figure is modest...

Microgrids support industrial resilience in Africa

Microgrid innovation has the potential to support African manufacturing hubs and mitigate the risks of infrastructural instability, writes Louis Botha, country manager: southern Africa at Aggreko. Manufacturers across Africa suffer heavy financial losses due to...