Power shortages will restrict data centres, AI adoption

Power shortages will restrict data centres, AI adoption

AI and generative AI (GenAI) are driving rapid increases in electricity consumption, with data centre forecasts over the next two years reaching as high as 160% growth, according to Gartner. As a result, Gartner predicts 40% of existing AI data centres will be...
Broadband adoption ramps up in Africa

Broadband adoption ramps up in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Broadband is leading the connectivity charge in Africa as countries across the continent get access to fast networks. This was the overarching message from the Africa Broadband Forum 2024, held on the sidelines of the...
Youth holds the key for African success

Youth holds the key for African success

Kathy Gibson reports from Africa Tech Festival – Africa’s young population is key to the continent’s success in the digital economy – and forward-thinking countries are finding ways to leverage their passion and innovation. A panel discussion with government...
Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa

Fibre key to ubiquitous broadband rollout in Africa

Kathy Gibson reports from AfricaCom – Globally, fibre has begun to dominate fixed broadband connectivity, and continues to expand. This is the word from Dobek Pater, ICT analyst at Africa Analysis, speaking at the Africa Broadband Forum on the sidelines of...
SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide

SA poised on the edge of a widening digital divide

Kathy Gibson reports – Africa is lagging the rest of the world in connectivity and access to digital opportunities – and it’s not going to catch up any time soon unless we fundamentally change the way we provide access, power, and devices. And, while South Africa is...
Clean, reliable power key to Africa’s digital economy

Clean, reliable power key to Africa’s digital economy

Kathy Gibson reports – South Africa and Africa must drive forward to create a digitally-inclusive environment that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs and lifts people out of poverty. This is the word from Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital...