Warehouses as we know them are about to change
By 2030, 50% of new warehouses in developed markets will be designed as “robot-centric” facilities, with humans being optional, according to Gartner. As warehouse workers become less willing to perform manual tasks, many organisations will be challenged to sustain...
Yo-yoing oil price threatens African airlines and agriculture
Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has told delegates to Semafor World Economy in Washington that rising oil prices driven by the Strait of Hormuz blockade are threatening to devastate African airlines and farmers. “The majority of African airlines won’t be able to...
AMD collaborates with France to expand its National Strategy for AI
AMD and the French government have announced plans to deepen collaboration in support of France’s National Strategy for AI aimed at accelerating local AI innovation, expanding access to open and advanced compute resources for the local AI ecosystem, and strengthening...
Gitex unveils expansion into Kenya
As Kenya invests heavily in key economic growth and national resilience drivers, from digital infrastructure and AI factories to hyperscale data centres and green industrialisation, the country is set for increased international attention following the announcement of...
Iran eases some Internet restrictions
As Iran’s Internet blackout goes past 50 days, some Iranians will be able to connect – with limitations. Most of the country’s 90-million citizens have been without international Internet access since the US-Israel-Iran war began on 28 February. Iranians do have...
Crypto mining: A sustainable opportunity for Africa
Every Earth Day (22 April) prompts reflection on sustainability and the future of our planet. By Larry Cooke, Africa head of legal at Binance This year, crypto mining should be part of that conversation, not as a challenge, but increasingly as an opportunity,...
Identity under siege: The new order of security in 2026
Cybersecurity planning for 2026 is a structural change in how attacks are executed and how trust is exploited, demanding that companies stop layering tools on top of infrastructure and instead prioritise intelligence and identity, writes Caesar Tonkin, MD of Armata...
How can you reduce licensing complexity and costs?
Licensing models and costs have undergone significant changes over the past year, leaving companies at an expensive crossroads if they don’t modernise and manage their licensing effectively, writes Chris Badenhorst, head of Azure Core Services at Braintree. Changing...
A redefined edge for agentic AI as compute and networking converge
Artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a new phase with agentic AI: autonomous systems that perceive, decide, act, and learn without constant human oversight, operating independently across distributed environments while collaborating with other agents in real time....
The real retention fix for call centres means adding actual value
Staff churn is an ongoing challenge across the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, especially in call centres where long shifts and constant performance pressure are part of daily operations. By Lushan Sundram, senior sales and business development manager at...
Why good governance must power Africa’s just transition
Africa’s energy challenge is not a shortage of resources. It is a shortage of governance that works. By Sola Adebawo, GM: government, joint venture and external relations at Heritage Operational Services The continent holds some of the world’s richest solar potential,...
Huawei is building one of SA’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems
As South Africa sharpens its focus on economic growth, digital inclusion and future-facing skills, Huawei is building one of the country’s most visible ICT talent ecosystems, with nearly 37 -00 participants reached in the past two years through its digital skills...