The Cost of Empty Capacity in Africa’s Data Centre Boom
Africa is building data centres faster than at any point in its digital history. Across South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Senegal, billions of dollars are flowing…
‘This is our company’: Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy
Aliko Dangote wanted all Nigerians to get involved in the share offer Every Nigerian is now an oil magnate. At least that is what the social media memes would have…
Kenyans weigh AI’s promise and risks as technology transforms jobs
As artificial intelligence develops at unprecedented speed, people in Nairobi are weighing its potential benefits against fears that the technology could transform — or replace — human jobs. For university…
Middle East War: Oil prices drop to their lowest in 15 days
Oil prices dropped to their lowest in 15 days on Monday, as investors hoped to see diplomatic progress on the Iran war with the UN meeting this week, as well…
Power & grid connectivity are the most critical challenges facing Africa’s digital transformation
POWERING AFRICA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION The Strategic Role of Electricity, Grid Connectivity, and Energy Infrastructure in Africa’s Digital Future Africa stands at a critical stage in its digital transformation. The expansion…
How Artificial Intelligence Is Transforming Everyday Life
Introduction: The Silent Revolution Around Us Every morning when I unlock my phone, scroll through social media, or ask my virtual assistant about the weather — I’m not just using…
How Nigeria can achieve 24-hour power supply?
Nigeria Needs $10 Billion for 24-Hour Power Supply, Says Power Minister Nigeria’s quest for stable, round-the-clock electricity requires a hefty investment of $10 billion over the next five to ten…
Will AI really kill everyone? How, exactly?
Artificial intelligence could kill the entire human species, according to people in the artificial intelligence industry. Specifically, they say, it could exterminate humanity within the decade. Politicians, major news organizations,…
AI’s infrastructure bill could reach $50 trillion
PwC expects annual data centre investment to more than double by 2050, with the US capturing almost half of global spending as power and semiconductor access shape development. Global capital…
WIOCC Group secures US$300 million from AFC, Vision Invest
Pan-African digital infrastructure operator WIOCC Group has secured a combined US$300 million investment from Africa Finance Corporation and Vision International Investment Company through a Shareholder Subscription Agreement.