Africa’s AI boom has a hidden cost: South Africa faces water and power questions
South Africa’s data-centre boom promises digital growth while raising urgent questions over water, electricity, ownership and public accountability in Africa.
South Africa’s data-centre boom promises digital growth while raising urgent questions over water, electricity, ownership and public accountability in Africa.
Governments across Africa are accelerating digital transformation through AI, digital identity, cybersecurity, fintech, and e-government reforms that are reshaping economies.
Samsung strengthens its market leadership across the Middle East and Africa as falling demand, supply shortages, and rising premium smartphone sales reshape competition.
Africa's mobile industry is entering a new ownership contest as MVNOs, fintechs and satellites challenge traditional telecom giants.
Nigeria is combining public investment, university programmes and private-sector infrastructure to turn its large technology workforce into an AI-driven economic advantage.
Africa’s growing digital economy is creating demand for faster, cheaper cross-border payments, putting stablecoins at the centre of a new financial infrastructure race.
Global tech giants are pouring money into cables, cloud infrastructure and satellites, reshaping who controls Africa's digital future.