AI in Africa
A survey by ITWeb and Veeam finds that 52% of African executives trust their data recovery capabilities, but only 68% have actually tested their recovery processes. The gap between confidence and validation reveals potential vulnerabilities in data infrastructure across the continent. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Paratus Group is highlighting its East African connectivity operations at ITW Africa 2026, focusing on the 2,000km G2M terrestrial fibre route connecting Goma in the DRC to Mombasa in Kenya. The company is presenting its regional infrastructure and connectivity capabilities at the technology conference. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The South African Competition Commission reports that internet costs are rising faster than headline inflation. However, petrol, taxi fares, and bond costs are increasing at significantly higher rates than internet services. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Eskom has issued tenders for professional IT services to address capacity and skills constraints within the utility. The procurement aims to supplement existing internal IT capabilities through external technology service providers. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
A new submarine cable with 16 fibre pairs will establish direct connectivity between South Africa and Réunion, enhancing international bandwidth capacity and network resilience for the Indian Ocean region. The cable infrastructure will support increased data transmission capacity and redundancy for digital services between the two territories. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Cape Town law enforcement deployed drone surveillance technology to apprehend suspects involved in multiple smash-and-grab incidents. The successful operation demonstrates the application of autonomous aerial systems in criminal investigation and public safety. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Paratus Uganda has become the first service provider in Uganda to offer Starlink's low earth orbit satellite internet service to enterprise customers. The service provides high-speed, low-latency connectivity to remote areas of the country. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Microsoft delivered a Power Apps skills training programme to Eastern Cape government officials through a partnership with NKUSI-IT Siyasebenza. The initiative aims to build digital capability within the provincial COGTA (Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs) department. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Eskom reported a R30 billion profit but lost R6.6 billion to electricity theft, tampering, and a compromised vending system. The utility fell short on its smart meter rollout program, which could have helped detect and prevent such losses through advanced monitoring technology. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
Denise Mukozho from the IITPSA Women in IT Chapter highlights that South African employment equity data reveals women entering IT organizations but experiencing career progression challenges at senior levels. The commentary addresses workplace retention and advancement patterns for women in the information technology sector. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) is prioritizing executive placements to implement recommendations from a critical Public Service Commission report. The agency is finalizing recruitment of key executive positions as part of its revival strategy. Source: ITWeb
AI in Africa
South African data centre operators are defending their rapid expansion against environmental sustainability concerns, arguing they invest in resource-efficient technologies to mitigate pressure on the country's constrained electricity and water resources. The pushback occurs amid ongoing scrutiny of whether data centre growth is compatible with South Africa&