Articles about digital infrastructure

Leadership changes at MTN Group

The telco announces key leadership changes aimed at addressing succession and advancing its Ambition 2025 strategy.

Meeting the rising demand for digital infrastructure for data centres

The data centre industry is set for substantial growth, largely fuelled by technological advancements and a rising demand for digital services, says Matone Ditlhake, CEO of Corridor Africa.

DCDT leadership stability high on minister’s agenda

The comms ministry is operating at a vacancy rate of 18%, well above the vacancy target rate set by the DPSA, says new comms minister Solly Malatsi.

Workonline Communications and TooMuchWifi collaborate to expand connectivity in underserved communities

The companies are pooling their expertise and resources to extend high-quality connectivity solutions to areas that have historically been marginalised in terms of access to digital infrastructure.

Fast, reliable business connectivity on tap

Companies must recognise the importance of a well-designed office fibre infrastructure and consider key aspects of designing the right connectivity.

Fibre-optic advantage: Why it's a non-negotiable in today's digital infrastructure

Fibre-optic technology, with its capability to transmit data at the speed of light, significantly outpaces traditional copper lines, says Zoom Fibre.

Inside Ngcaba’s plans to spend R5.1bn war chest

The private equity investor wants to use the recent R5.1 billion funding to bring low-cost connectivity solutions to Africa.

Vertiv undersea cable landing station positions Somalia for greater internet access, connectivity

Hormuud Telecom partnered with Vertiv for digital infrastructure and installation.

Draft infrastructure by-law seen as ‘breakthrough’

The aim is to reduce the tedious application process for fibre and digital infrastructure rollout within municipalities.

Liquid to buy Israeli tech multinational Telrad

The acquisition will strengthen Liquid’s B2B product segments, leveraging Telrad’s presence in 13 countries.

Forging ahead with leasing: Rethinking IT investment practices

This upswing in the number of businesses leasing ICT equipment instead of purchasing is due to the financial benefits of leasing, says Zakhe Khuzwayo, CFO of InnoVent.

SA alone accounts for majority of Africa’s data centre capacity

Even though there’s been a wave of data centre infrastructure investment in parts of Sub-Saharan Africa, the region as a whole still faces a big capacity deficit.