Big 5 Construct Nigeria returns to Lagos from 22–24 September 2026, bringing together 170+ exhibitors as infrastructure, housing and construction investment continues.
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FT Africa Summit 2026 to Examine How Africa Can Mobilise Growth in a New Global Order
The FT Africa Summit 2026 will bring together African policymakers, investors and business leaders in London to examine capital mobilisation, trade, infrastructure, energy and technology.
South Africa Launches Activate SA to Advance Responsible AI in Government and Society
South Africa launches Activate SA to advance Responsible AI in government and society, strengthen the Western Cape AI ecosystem and drive investment in AI innovation.
Leapmotor B10 South Africa: Price, Specs, Range and Features
The Leapmotor B10 has launched in South Africa from R499,900. Compare Style and Design pricing, specifications, 86 km EV range, 900 km total range and key features.
Safety Must Be the Foundation of South Africa’s New Urban Cities
As South Africa’s cities become denser and more interconnected, safety must be treated as core infrastructure. Phillip de Vos of Waterfall City explains why proactive security, technology and public-private cooperation should be built into urban development from the outset.
Southern Africa’s Wildfire Challenge: How Technology Is Helping Communities Build Climate Resilience
Southern Africa is facing increasing wildfire risks driven by climate change, extreme weather, and dry conditions. This article explores how technologies such as portable water pumps, monitoring systems, and improved water management can help rural communities and agricultural businesses build resilience.
Beyond GDP: Why Africa Needs Consequence Metrics to Measure Real Development
Beyond GDP explores how Africa can rethink development measurement by focusing on value retention, local capability, accountability and the real consequences of economic growth.
South Africa’s Digital Healthcare Transformation: Growth, Innovation and the Challenge of Access
South Africa’s digital healthcare transformation is creating new HealthTech opportunities while addressing challenges around connectivity, infrastructure and digital skills.
AI is changing the role of the enterprise resource platform
Legacy ERP systems are becoming a major obstacle to AI adoption and business growth. Courtney Hounsell of Braintree explains why cloud migration alone is not enough, arguing that true ERP modernisation requires new architecture, real-time data integration and cloud-native capabilities. The article explores how modern ERP platforms enable AI-driven automation, predictive analytics and operational efficiency, while legacy infrastructure limits ROI, increases costs and prevents organisations from realising AI’s full business value.
AI has an energy problem – but Africa has an opportunity
AI’s rapid growth is creating unprecedented energy demand as data centres consume increasing amounts of electricity. Matthew Turner of SolarAfrica explains how Africa’s renewable energy potential, including solar, wind and wheeling solutions, can help power the AI revolution sustainably while reducing costs and improving energy security.