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...

Strengthening cyber resilience in Africa

Cybercrime and cybersecurity incidents are no longer simply an IT issue – they have become critical governance, legal and compliance risks that can impact an organisation’s reputation, regulatory standing and financial stability. By Nikita Shaw, partner at Bowmans...

East Africa advances mobile-first messaging

East Africa continues to make steady strides in digital communication, driven by a focus on accessibility and affordability. Infobip’s 2025 Global Retail and Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) Messaging Trends report indicates that messaging volumes in...
Angola’s role in Africa’s AI-driven infrastructure growth

Angola’s role in Africa’s AI-driven infrastructure growth

As Africa accelerates its critical digital infrastructure investments, Angola’s strategic geographic position, rapidly expanding mobile ecosystem and emerging technology ambitions allow it to capitalise on this regional momentum. By Wojtek Piorko, MD: Africa at Vertiv...
Key trends for unlocking AI ROI in Africa in 2026

Key trends for unlocking AI ROI in Africa in 2026

The era of adopting artificial intelligence simply because it is the “must-do cool thing” is officially over. As African businesses look toward 2026, the focus has shifted entirely from broad experimentation to demonstrable return on investment (ROI)....