Africa Faces Urgent Need for Data Centres to Support Digital Growt

Africa Faces Urgent Need for Data Centres to Support Digital Growt

Africa will need a six-fold increase in data centres to 700 by 2050 to accelerate its digital transformation, according to an expert speaking on Monday to the News Day Nigeria publication. Amid this, calls are growing for countries to ratify the African Union’s Cyber Security and Data Protection Convention, which aims to build a secure information society across the continent. Forty countries, including Zimbabwe, are yet to sign the […]

November 26, 2024 6

Business / Economics

Telecom Upgrades Infrastructure with N$35.5 Million FTTx Projects

Telecom has successfully completed eight Fibre-to-the-X projects, investing around N$35.5 million to enhance the country’s communication infrastructure. CEO Stanley Shanapinda highlighted that these 2023-2024 projects aim to replace outdated copper infrastructure, which has been vulnerable to theft and damage, with more reliable and efficient fibre technology.

November 20, 2024 13

Local

THE NAMIBIAN GOVERNMENT: SUSTAINING THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING

12 NOVEMBER – WINDHOEK As Namibia strides forward into an era defined by rapid technological advancement and shifting consumer behavior, the broadcasting sector remains a cornerstone of information dissemination and cultural expression. With a population of approximately 3 million, Namibia’s media landscape encompasses a vibrant mix of public, private, and community broadcasters vying for the attention of an increasingly discerning audience. However, navigating the complexities of a digital revolution […]

November 12, 2024 7

Namibia

BCX Namibia Transform Summit set for tomorrow

The 3rd annual BCX Namibia Transform Summit, themed "Guardians of the Cloud: Securing the Future," takes place tomorrow. It will bring together industry leaders and decision-makers to address challenges and discuss solutions to future-proof organizations in the ICT sector. Here is Garith Peck, the Managing Executive of Cyber Security, at BCX.

September 24, 2024 51

Uncategorized

National ICT summit kicks off in Windhoek

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology is hosting the 8th National ICT Summit in Windhoek. The two-day event will outline a strategic roadmap for the development and integration of technology, focusing on creating an inclusive society through the growth of ICT. During the opening ceremony, Information Minister Emma Theofelus shared the importance of ensuring that digital transformation benefits all Namibians and promotes sustainable development across various sectors. Minister Theofelus […]

September 9, 2024 28

South Africa

South Africa’s Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber has urged Parliament to support the digital transformation

South Africa's Home Affairs minister, Leon Schreiber has urged Parliament to support the digital transformation of his department to safeguard national security. Speaking to Parliament's portfolio committee on Home Affairs, Schreiber warned that outdated, paper-based systems leave the department vulnerable to fraud, corruption, and identity theft. He says only a digital-first approach can resolve these issues, enhance service delivery, and prevent further threats to the country’s security:

August 21, 2024 22

Namibia

Education Ministry launches digital school’s programme

The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, 12 August launched the Digital Schools program at the National Institute for Educational Development in Okahandja. This initiative, aimed at modernising classrooms across Namibia, introduces advanced digital tools and resources to strengthen learning and prepare students for the future. Executive Director of the Ministry, Sanet Steenkamp. Meanwhile, speaking at the event, Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, said that […]

August 12, 2024 52

Science & Technology

Corruption hurts businesses but digital tools offer the hope of fighting it, say manufacturers in Ghana and Nigeria

Just_Super By Samuel Adomako, University of Birmingham; Joseph Amankwah-Amoah, Durham University; Shlomo Tarba, University of Birmingham, and Zaheer Khan, University of Aberdeen Technology has changed the way the world does business. Mobile and digital payment platforms, blockchain, cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) tools have all driven innovations in recent years. They allow businesses of all sizes to become more efficient and reach new markets. For […]

July 17, 2024 21

Local

YANGO, takes part in West African Internet Governance Forum (WAIGF) to promote dynamic development of the digital sector in Senegal and West Africa

International ride-hailing service Yango, part of the global tech company Yango Group, actively participated in the West African Internet Governance Forum, which took place from July 10th to 12th, 2024 in Dakar Senegal. This event, under the theme “Disruptive Technologies: How Far Thus Far,” was a key regional platform for dialogue on Internet Governance, supported by the United Nations, the ECOWAS Commission convened and hosted by the Senegalese Government under […]

July 16, 2024 20