MTN sustains Level 1 B‑BBEE status, driven by priority to create shared value
20 April 2026
In line with its purpose of providing digital solutions for Africa’s progress, MTN Group and major subsidiary MTN South Africa each sustained a Level 1 Broad‑Based Black Economic Empowerment (B‑BBEE) contributor status in 2025.
This leading ranking – for the sixth year running for MTN Group and seventh year in a row for MTN SA – is contained in MTN’s annual B-BBEE compliance report compiled by an independent verification agency.
Find out more Global data centre market to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2035
20 April 2026
The global data centre market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the exponential growth of digital transformation, cloud computing, AI, big data analytics and internet usage worldwide. Data centres serve as the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, enabling storage, processing, and distribution of vast amounts of data across industries.
Orion Market Research Pvt Ltd. reports that in 2025 the global data centre market was valued at approximately USD 420 billion, and it is projected to reach around USD 1.8 trillion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% during the forecast period (2026–2035).
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AEC supports Perenco partnership to advance Industry 4.0 Skills in Central Africa
20 April 2026
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors.
The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close the gap between academic learning and the practical, industry-ready skills required across Central Africa’s industrial landscape.
Find out more WESGRO and Enlit Africa 2026 unite for Western Cape’s energy investment opportunity
20 April 2026
WESGRO, the official tourism, trade and investment promotion agency for Cape Town and the Western Cape, has partnered with Enlit Africa 2026 as a provincial partner, reinforcing the province’s position as a leading destination for energy investment, infrastructure growth and green economy development.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing dialogue, collaboration and investment across Africa’s evolving power, energy and water sectors. By participating in Enlit Africa 2026, WESGRO aims to showcase Cape Town and the Western Cape as a competitive regional economy, facilitate strategic partnerships across the energy value chain and strengthen the province’s visibility as a gateway for energy investment into Africa.
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