POWER
07 October 2024
How big an impact is unreliable energy having on Africa’s wireless communications services – and are renewables the answer?
Energy disruptions are having a significant impact on Africa’s wireless communications sector – and given that consistent energy is essential to maintaining operations, this issue is critical.
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05 September 2024
The African continent continues to advance along the path towards offering truly meaningful connectivity for every inhabitant…
What is meaningful connectivity?
For a long time, we’ve been talking about connecting continents, bridging the digital divide, and so on. However, truly meaningful connectivity encompasses so much more than just the physical or digital connection between individuals or entities; it implies a deeper, purposeful interaction that adds value, fosters understanding, and cultivates relationships.
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satellite
07 August 2024
As Africa begins to see the first services rolled out from mega-constellations of LEO satellites, what are the impacts for users, the economy, and the connectivity ecosystem?
In the not-so-distant past, satellite connectivity was seen as a solution primarily for governments, military, and enterprises due to its high cost and specialised infrastructure requirements. However, recent advancements in satellite technology are changing this view, bringing it within reach of a wider audience for the first time.
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04 July 2024
Smart cities are changing the way we live. From ‘greenscaping’ major urban centres with sustainable initiatives, to enhancing citizen safety, smart cities have a lot to offer…
Smart cities are big business. As per Statista, African smart city revenues are expected to expand at 16.28% annually over 2024-2028 to reach US$19.71 billion. During the same period, the number of smart city connections is forecast to more than double, from 231.40 million in 2024 to 543.10 million in 2028.
Africa’s smart cities integrate a wide array of technologies and data-driven solutions to enhance the quality of life for its residents, improve efficiency, sustainability, and economic development. Relying on robust ICT infrastructure, data analytics of traffic patterns, energy consumption, air quality and waste management enable city planners to prioritise sustainability by targeting green buildings and eco-friendly practices.