African data centres need to act against extreme weather

Data centres are at the centre of economic development in Africa, and without them, markets lose the opportunity to develop a connected, self-sufficient ICT ecosystem. By Alaa Bawab, GM: Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group, Middle East and Africa However, with...

Liquid, Microsoft to connect 20m underserved Africans

Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a new collaboration to deliver internet access to 20-million underserved people in Africa by the end of 2025, with Microsoft. Working together through Microsoft’s Airband initiative, the new collaboration will...

Africa’s WhatsApp economy is on the rise

We live in a WhatsApp world. Used by more than 2,24-billion people worldwide – and around 200 million in Africa – this ubiquitous messaging platform connects friends and families across borders. It’s helping the continent plug into the global...

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage are game-changers for Africa

It would be difficult to exaggerate the value that carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology offers Africa’s oil and gas industry. By NJ Ayuk, chairman of the African Energy Chamber With oil and gas-producing countries facing tremendous pressure...

Business, IT synergy key to harnessing Africa’s potential

The African continent is poised for economic growth, rapid urbanisation and increasing incomes with its population expected to reach about 1,7-billion people by 2030, making it crucial for businesses to fast-track data strategies if they are to remain competitive and...