Category: Tech

NamPower, Namibia’s state-owned utility, has announced a major advancement in its energy sector with the signing of a contract valued at N$1.6 billion ($89 million) to develop the country’s largest solar power plant. The contract, awarded to China Jiangxi International Economic and Technical and Zhejiang Chint New Energy Development, will see the construction of the 100 MW Rosh Pinah solar plant over the next 18 months, with commercial operations projected to start in the second quarter of 2026.

Clear Blue Technologies International has partnered with Growth Energy to power a network of telecom facilities across Africa, marking a significant step towards replacing traditional diesel generator-based systems with clean, reliable, and cost-effective solar energy solutions. Growth Energy, known for developing, financing, and managing renewable energy power plants, has selected Clear Blue as its original equipment manufacturer partner, leveraging Clear Blue’s Esite-Micro power technology and Illumience Smart Power management service for this ambitious project.

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) has unveiled its lineup and programme for the annual two-day event scheduled for September 25-26 in New York, held on the margins of the UN General Assembly. This year’s event, themed “Unstoppable Africa: The Solution for a Global Future,” aims to spotlight Africa’s pivotal role in shaping global business solutions alongside the Summit of the Future.

The soaring demand for data storage and processing capabilities is placing immense pressure on existing infrastructure. This rapid growth, fueled by advancements in AI, quantum computing, and 5G, presents both significant opportunities and challenges for the data centre industry.

The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has successfully onboarded Syokinet Solutions, an internet service provider (ISP), into its Mombasa-Nairobi fiber optic cable network. This integration marks a significant enhancement in Kenya’s digital infrastructure, providing robust and high-speed gigabit internet connectivity to homes, businesses, and community networks in both cities.

On Monday, Kenya urged East African governments to significantly increase investments in national cybersecurity strategies to protect savings and credit cooperatives (SACCOs) from rising cyber threats. The call highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard these essential financial institutions.

Seacom, a leading Africa-focused telecoms and managed services provider, is making strides in empowering small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs) within South Africa’s ICT sector. With its extensive undersea cable network and fibre grid spanning eight countries, Seacom is uniquely positioned to offer enhanced digital connectivity and services to its clients.