For years, artificial intelligence has largely been associated with hyperscale data centres and cloud computing environments. But the next phase of AI innovation is moving much closer to where decisions need to happen at the edge of the network. This shift is being driven by a new generation of applications that cannot afford delays. Whether…
Rabat – GITEX Nigeria 2026 will bring together technology companies, startups, investors, government officials, and digital leaders to explore the technologies shaping West Africa’s future. The event, taking place from August 31 to September 3 in Abuja and Lagos, will focus on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, cybersecurity, fintech, startups, and digital transformation. One of the…
By Nkiruka Aimienoho A subtle anomaly. An unpopular call to isolate critical systems. Resistance from every direction. That decision, made years ago with a key stakeholder during a live cybersecurity incident I was managing as a consultant, looked excessive at the time. It turned out to be the difference between a contained event and a ransomware…
DOOH.co.za is now OOH Central, a “central platform that represents and connects the entire OOH industry. The new identity better reflects our commitment to supporting and championing all sectors of the OOH market.” Founders Kirsty Carlson and Livia Brown (also hosts of the Beyond the Billboard podcast) say the time was right to expand the…
Africa Tech Festival 2026 is structured around six interconnected pillars that reflect the technologies and priorities driving Africa’s digital economy: Telecoms & Connectivity; Data Centres; AI; Cybersecurity; Startups; and Digital Transformation CAPE TOWN, South Africa, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Africa Tech Festival (https://AfricaTechFestival.com), the continent’s longest…
New GSMA report highlights how AI, digital services and mobile connectivity are driving economic growth across Africa, while affordability remains a key barrier to digital inclusion LONDON, June 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Mobile technologies and services contributed $240 billion to Africa’s economy in 2025, equivalent to 7.8% of GDP, according to the GSMA’s Mobile Economy Africa 2026…
For years, African creative industries have been evaluated against global production systems they were never designed to mirror. Comparisons often focused on budget size, crew scale, infrastructure, and technical resources rather than the distinct creative approaches shaping film, advertising, music, and content production across the continent. Flaw in the logic Against the ‘bright lights, big…
By Prince Osuagwu Executive Secretary, West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly, WATRA, Aliyu Aboki has said that West Africa’s growing digital economy is increasingly exposed to systemic risks due to weak resilience in submarine cable infrastructure and fragmented regional coordination. He noted that a major disruption in March 2024, which affected multiple submarine cable systems along…
Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa’s digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026. A high-level stakeholders’ consultative meeting has set a bold and strategic tone for the summit, positioning Ethiopia’s capital as a key platform for amplifying Africa’s voice…
Africa Tech Festival takes place this year between 16th and 19th November at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. This will be the 29th year that the event has been running, which is impressive to say the least. While the event is months away, registrations have opened starting today. This year, the conference will revolve…
