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  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 […]

  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. […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  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 […]

  Communities in Muwango Village, Chipinge District, are strengthening forest-based livelihoods and climate resilience through community-led tree planting and innovative biochar production, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),  the Forestry Commisison and partners, and financial support from the Government of Italy under the Miombo Transboundary Initiative (MTI). Restoring forests while meeting local energy needs The initiative was showcased during Zimbabwe’s National Tree […]

  The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will tomorrow, 28 January 2026, visit the Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and the Universal Services and Access Fund (USAF) as part its three-day oversight visit to Gauteng. During its visit, the committee will focus on governance and institutional stability, financial management and audit outcomes, USAF’s operations and programme delivery, operational realities, as well as slippery project […]

  Today, Canon (www.Canon-CNA.com) has earned EcoVadis Platinum status for the second consecutive year, placing the company in the top 1% of businesses rated worldwide for sustainability performance. EcoVadis evaluates over 150,000 companies spanning 185 countries and 250 industries across four categories: Environment, Labour&Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. Canon's overall score improved to 89/100, up from 85/100 in 2025, maintaining the company’s Platinum rating for a second consecutive year. […]