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Young people are asked for their views but these seldom translate into action.
FREELANCING

Using technology to empower young freelancers and tackle unemployment

Embracing freelancing will undoubtedly benefit nearly half of young South Africans who are currently unemployed, but there are other broader benefits too.

  • Andrew Bourne
4 min read
To maximise AI’s potential in peace, justice and governance, governments, NGOs, multilateral institutions and the private sector must invest in ethical AI research, data-sharing initiatives and regulatory frameworks. Photo: File
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Treat your AI like a toddler

Like a toddler would learn to walk and crawl, let it learn the mechanics of daily life where it’s safe and secure and can’t get into any trouble

  • Clint Payne
4 min read
By 2023, the major hyperscalers (Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Meta) operated close to 992 data centres globally, with capacity having doubled in just four years
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AI is driving data centre growth in Africa

South Africa, in particular, is witnessing remarkable growth, poised to secure a substantial share of the projected $5 billion investment in the African data centre market by 2026

  • Juanita Clark
4 min read
Transition minerals are essential for many clean energy technologies and their associated infrastructure such as wind turbines, solar panels and electric vehicles.
AFRICA

Africa’s data centre market and digital transformation pathways

To realise its digital potential, Africa must focus on several practical steps like investment in renewable energy sources

  • Chudi Okoye
4 min read
Companies must focus on reducing their carbon footprint and run their data centres on renewable energy. (Photo by Tom Lee/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images)
5G NETWORKS

Data centres are catalysts for accelerating Africa’s digital growth

The global market for DCs is projected to reach $517.2bn by 2030, with Africa contributing less than 2% of the global colocation supply

  • Chudi Okoye
4 min read
By addressing investment challenges, improving infrastructure, reforming regulations, and nurturing talent, we can unlock Africa’s digital potential. (Getty Images)
AFRICA

Unlocking Africa’s digital potential: Addressing challenges and charting a path forward

By addressing investment challenges, improving infrastructure, reforming regulations, and nurturing talent, we can unlock Africa’s digital potential

  • Chudi Okoye
4 min read