Africa’s data centre market is entering a structural growth phase, according to the latest report from the Africa Data Centres Association. While capacity expansion is accelerating across key hubs such as South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya, the continent still represents a small share of global installed data centre infrastructure. The report highlights extended occupancy ramp-up periods, high energy-related operating costs, and gradual enterprise cloud migration as defining market characteristics. Operators are increasingly adopting phased expansion models, integrating renewable energy solutions, and developing AI-ready infrastructure to meet rising digital demand. Rather than speculative overbuild strategies, the African data centre sector is evolving through disciplined capital allocation, regulatory alignment, and long-term infrastructure investment.
Category: Innovation
Innovation, technology, startups, and digital transformation shaping Africa’s business future.
iCAUR lifts the curtain on the high-tech engineering behind its electric 03T SUV
iCAUR has revealed the advanced engineering behind its all-electric 03T SUV ahead of its 2026 launch in South Africa. Developed by Chery Group’s new-energy brand, the iCAUR 03T features a full aviation-grade aluminium body, precision joining technologies including SPR, FDS fastening and laser deep fusion welding, and extensive durability testing across extreme temperatures, humidity, dust, and off-road conditions. Produced at Chery’s AI-enabled South Smart Factory, the 03T benefits from 100% automated manufacturing, real-time IoT quality monitoring, and renewable-energy-powered production. The iCAUR 03T sets a new benchmark for electric SUV durability, lightweight construction, and smart manufacturing innovation.
A practical route to operational clarity (without the high cost)
In today’s volatile South African market, companies face mounting pressure to optimise operations without incurring high costs. Outdated systems and fragmented data increase inefficiencies, while cautious leadership delays technology investments. Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central offers a scalable, cloud-native ERP solution that centralises finance, sales, inventory, and operations, delivering measurable ROI. Forrester studies show companies achieve up to 265% ROI and save over $80,000 annually in third-party fees by moving from legacy systems to Business Central. Designed for enterprises and SMEs alike, it simplifies workflows, supports growth, and reduces infrastructure and upgrade costs. Successful implementation depends on experienced partners to manage change, data migration, and user adoption, ensuring operational clarity and business agility without breaking the budget.
How to Collect Public LinkedIn Data Safely and Efficiently
Learn how to review publicly available LinkedIn data responsibly while respecting GDPR, platform terms, and ethical outreach practices. A legal-safe guide for recruiters, marketers, and researchers.
Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization Programme helps universities mobilize $4.68M and create over 400 Jobs
Kenya’s Research-to-Commercialization (R2C) Programme has mobilized $4.68 million in investment, strengthened innovation systems across 25 universities, and supported more than 400 jobs—76% held by women—demonstrating how institutional reform, leadership alignment, and stronger technology transfer offices can transform research into market-ready ventures. Implemented by Viktoria Ventures under the UK-funded RISA initiative and led by the Kenya National Innovation Agency, the programme offers a scalable model for innovation-driven economic growth in Kenya and across Africa.
ESET Threat Report H2 2025: Phishing and Social Engineering Pose Biggest Cybersecurity Risks for South African Organisations
ESET’s H2 2025 Threat Report reveals that phishing and social engineering remain the most significant cybersecurity risks for South African organisations, accounting for 45.7% of detected threats—well above the African average. The report also highlights the rapid evolution of AI-driven scams, deepfake-enabled fraud, NFC payment attacks, and growing global ransomware activity, underscoring the urgent need for stronger cyber resilience and advanced threat detection across South Africa’s digital economy.
AI and the Reinvention of African Agriculture: A New Growth Frontier for Emerging Economies
As climate risk, food insecurity, and supply-chain disruptions reshape global investment priorities, artificial intelligence is emerging as a catalyst for the reinvention of African agriculture. This article explores how AI-driven precision farming, climate forecasting, supply-chain optimisation, and alternative data models are transforming Sub-Saharan Africa’s agricultural sector into a more predictable, investable growth industry. By reducing volatility, improving productivity, and unlocking access to finance, AI is repositioning agriculture as a strategic pillar for food security, rural income growth, and long-term economic development across emerging African economies.
The blockchain frameworks set to enhance fintech development in 2026
As digital capital markets mature, blockchain frameworks are becoming the backbone of fintech innovation in 2026. With over half a billion users globally and widespread adoption by financial institutions, blockchain is reshaping payments, settlements, smart contracts, and decentralized finance. This article explores the leading blockchain frameworks driving fintech development—Corda, EOSIO, Hyperledger Fabric, Ethereum, and XRP Ledger—highlighting their real-world use cases, scalability, regulatory readiness, and impact on banks, fintechs, and digital asset platforms. Industry insights from D24 Fintech CTO Osama Bari outline how choosing the right framework will be critical for fintechs seeking efficiency, security, and long-term growth in an increasingly competitive blockchain ecosystem.
Responsible by Design: How Tech Partners Must Rethink AI Deployment
Responsible AI is no longer optional as artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to large-scale enterprise deployment. In this article, Mindware Group CTO Mostafa Kabel explores how technology partners must rethink AI implementation to address legal compliance, licensing, intellectual property ownership, ethical responsibility, and service accountability. The analysis highlights the risks of unmanaged AI adoption, including regulatory exposure, bias, and loss of trust, while outlining practical steps for updating SLAs, ensuring transparency, and aligning with emerging regulations such as GDPR and the EU AI Act. The piece positions responsible, transparent, and well-governed AI as a critical competitive advantage for partners supporting secure and sustainable digital transformation across global and MEA markets.
Kodak Alaris Launches Next-Generation Intelligent Document Processing Software with Advanced AI
Kodak Alaris has launched KODAK Info Input Solution IDP Version 7.5, a next-generation intelligent document processing platform powered by advanced AI integrations. The latest release expands native connections with leading AI services including Google Gemini, AWS Bedrock, ChatGPT, and Box AI, enabling faster, more accurate document automation. With enhanced workflow design, built-in IRIS OCR, AI-based indexing, and end-to-end document processing capabilities, Info Input Solution 7.5 helps organizations automate data extraction, improve decision-making, and scale digital transformation across structured and unstructured documents.