Oxford Business Group, a global research and consultancy firm, has published a focus report on the African data centre market, noting that it is primed for substantial growth According to the report, published in collaboration with Africa Data Centres, rising Internet penetration and a blossoming digital economy are lighting aContinue Reading
Vertiv, a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has extended its Vertiv Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion double-conversion, on-line uninterruptable power supply (UPS) system for 5kVA-10kVA Global Voltage applications Designed for smaller spaces typical of the network edge, the Liebert GXT5 Lithium-Ion models are designed with a convertible rack/towerContinue Reading
With NRG Bloom repurposing flared gas to power Bitcoin mining in Nigeria, Gus Anyim, commercial development at the organisation, explains how Bitcoin offers new opportunities for African countries As the end of the current iteration of 210,000 blocks passed, we reached a milestone for the biggest cryptocurrency in the worldContinue Reading
AMN has unveiled its first operational base station, utilising LEO backhaul provided by SpaceX’s Starlink In 2023, AMN disclosed a commercial pact with Starlink, SpaceX’s array of satellites orbiting low Earth, to link AMN’s mobile network base stations with high-speed, low-latency broadband services. By employing Starlink terminals for low-latency satelliteContinue Reading
IN recent years, Zimbabwe’s construction industry has faced numerous challenges, including an economic downturn, limited access to financing, and political instability. These factors have affected growth and investment in the sector. However, the industry has shown resilience and witnessed some positive developments, such as, the recent influx of investments intoContinue Reading
Francis Mangwendeza, Owner and CEO of Asphalt Products, shares some insights into the inception of the company and its evolution over the years. “Asphalt Products was established in 1996 by myself and a colleague. Since then, we have undergone significant growth and evolution. Initially focused on providing road surfacing productsContinue Reading
China has offered to spend more than $1bn modernising the famous Tazara railway that links the port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Zambia’s copper belt. The 1,860-km-long railway was built between 1970 and 1975, paid for with an interest-free loan from China. It has since fallen into disrepair,Continue Reading
Norwegian renewable energy developer Scatec has commenced construction of the 120 MW Mmadinare Solar Complex in Botswana. Located in Mmadinare District, near the former mining town of Selebi-Phikwe, the project will provide power to approximately 20,000 households. The project is 100% owned by Scatec and, upon completion, will supply power to the state-owned BotswanaContinue Reading
Botswana sees a recovery in economic growth this year and plans to increase spending on infrastructure development in a “stimulus” budget, its finance minister said on Monday. South Africa’s neighbour country’s economy was hit by a decline in demand for diamonds last year. The gems generate about 30% of itsContinue Reading
The ongoing delivery of the N2 Wild Cost Road (N2WCR) in South Africa has been lauded for its impact on the local community even before the effects of its fulfilment have been felt The multibillion rand project has been described as one of the most ambitious in the history ofContinue Reading
