Enabling the intelligent age in West Africa.
By Wole Abu In March 2024, several of West Africa’s subsea cables were knocked offline by an underwater rockslide. According to the Internet Society, 13 African nations experienced connectivity issues,…
Before 6G, let’s fix 3G: the real connectivity crisis in Africa
It wasn’t that long ago that the telecoms industry heralded 5G as a revolutionary leap forward. Former Qualcomm CEO Steve Mollenkopf famously predicted that 5G would have an impact “similar…
CoreWeave’s US$11.9B Deal with OpenAI: A Paradigm Shift in AI Infrastructure.
By Samuel CarvalhoThe AI computing landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. CoreWeave’s $11.9 billion agreement with OpenAI isn’t just about securing GPUs - it’s a strategic move that will be…
How modular data centers can support Nigeria’s ICT growth
By Gary Chomse, Regional Director, Central and Southern Africa at Vertiv Nigeria's information and communications technology (ICT) sector is experiencing robust expansion, driven by the financial services, oil and gas,…
FCC Proposes Overhaul of Submarine Cable Licensing Rules: Key Changes, Compliance Expectations, and Implications for Stakeholders.
By Kemi Adeyanju The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a proposed overhaul of submarine cable licensing rules, aiming to bolster national security while adapting to the technological and…
Building Africa’s digital dream: collaboration is key to overcoming challenges
At the recent Africa Technology Festival in Cape Town, the theme of collaboration echoed louder than the keynote speeches themselves. Yet, despite its frequent use, collaboration in Africa’s digital transformation remains more…
Cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa: experts discuss ransomware and the path to strengthening policies and skills
As part of the Digital Transformation with Africa side event during the Africa Tech Festival in Cape Town, a high-level panel explored the critical issue of cybersecurity in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
Lumen Orbit secures $10m for AI data centers in space
Lumen Orbit, a startup backed by Y Combinator, has raised over $10 million to develop data centers in space. It plans to support AI training in a way that’s both…
Nvidia briefly surpasses Apple to become world’s most valuable company
Friday, October 25, 2024 will remain a memorable day for Nvidia as it briefly took the top spot as the world’s most valuable company, overtaking Apple with a market cap…
Global mobile internet usage reaches 57%, but growth is slowing
More than half of the global population now has access to mobile internet, but the growth rate is slowing. While some of those without access live in remote areas, the…
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