APO International How Data Centers Are Reshaping Africa’s Power Market The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity, including cooling and ancillary loads, expected to climb to 374 GW. For Africa, where digitalization, cloud adoption and mobile services are accelerating, this trend presents both a challenge and an […] today28 January, 2026
APO International Mukuru Sets Benchmark as Top Employer in Africa’s Fintech Sector Mukuru (www.Mukuru.com), a leading next-generation financial services platform, has been certified as a Top Employer 2026 in South Africa and Zimbabwe. This achievement places Mukuru among Africa's most progressive workplaces. The recognition shows that local companies can meet global standards in employee practices while improving financial inclusion in their markets. It also highlights how a strong culture and empowered teams are key to achieving sustainable growth led by technology. […] today28 January, 2026
APO International Revealed: Mining Elites in Africa 2026 winners It is the moment the industry has been waiting for. The winners and runners-up of Mining Elites in Africa 2026 have officially been revealed, recognising the leaders, companies and projects that are making a meaningful impact across the African mining sector. The annual publication highlights individuals and organisations that are not only driving performance and innovation within their own operations, but are also contributing to broader sustainability outcomes. These […] today28 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Yango Ride Introduces Matching PIN Codes to Boost Safety Yango Ride has launched a new safety feature that uses matching four-digit PIN codes for passengers and drivers. Passengers must provide the code to their driver before the ride begins, helping ensure they enter the correct vehicle. In a statement, the ride hailing service says this also includes personalized safety checklists, route sharing with trusted contacts, SOS access, and monitoring of driving style and speed, highlighting Yango Ride’s commitment to secure and reliable […] today28 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics 2026 Set for ICT Growth as per CRAN The Communications Regulatory Authority says 2026 will be a pivotal year for the ICT sector, building on milestones from 2025, including the launch of 5G, e-SIM technology, and the Universal Service Fund. CRAN notes that 5G is already transforming sectors like transport, logistics, and mining, with more industries expected to adopt private 5G networks this year. Mufaro Nesongano is CRAN’s Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations: today28 January, 2026
insert_link Business / Economics Namibia Tops Africa in Startup Market Perception Namibia has been ranked first in Africa in the Market Perception Pillar of the 2026 StartupBlink Innovators Business Environment Index, highlighting strong governance and international trust. Reforms such as the Investor One Stop Centre and ScaleUp Namibia have strengthened the country’s appeal as a stable and attractive destination for startups, a development welcomed by Namibia Investment Promotion and Development’s Catherine Shipushu. today28 January, 2026
APO International Msunduzi Public Transport Project Could Collapse Without Proper Plans, Says Committee Chair The Portfolio Committee on Transport has expressed concern over the stagnation of the Integrated Public Transport Network System programme in Pietermaritzburg’s Msunduzi Local Municipality. The committee Chairperson, Mr Donald Selamolela, said the successful implementation of the programme had the potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and job creation. “The programme, otherwise known as the BRT [bus rapid transport] system, need not to have failed, as it seems […] today27 January, 2026
APO International Chad Connection 2030: Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Deepens Partnership to Boost Chad’s National Development Priorities The Islamic Development Bank Group (www.IsDB.org) hosted IsDB Day in Chad on Monday, deepening cooperation with the Central African nation. The event follows the successful launch of “Chad Connection 2030” in Abu Dhabi a few months ago, which signaled IsDB's commitment to support development projects aligned with Chad's National Development Plan. Chad's Prime Minister Allamaye Halina attended the January 26 event in N'Djamena, organized in partnership with the Ministry of […] today27 January, 2026
APO International Portfolio Committee on Higher Education Satisfied with University of Venda’s State of Readiness The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training concluded a successful oversight visit to the University of Venda yesterday, where it expressed satisfaction with the institution’s level of preparedness for the 2026 academic year. The visit marked the start of the committee’s week-long oversight programme, aimed at assessing higher education public institutions’ state of readiness ahead of the 2026 academic year. The committee found no major areas of concern […] today27 January, 2026
