GITEX AFRICA, co-located with World Future Health Africa, presents 3-days of high impact and outcome-focused leadership dialogues dominated by power-packed conference programmes including the GITEX AFRICA DIGITAL SUMMIT unifying government and private sector leaders, policy makers, investors and academics. GITEX AFRICA is the continent's tech powerhouse fostering innovation and entrepreneurship,…
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 caused disruptions across the global economy, from food to energy, and prompted an increase in the number and sophistication of cyberattacks – exacerbating a similar impact from the Covid-19 pandemic. According to a poll of over 800 chief audit executives conducted by the UK-based Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors, 77% of respondents thought…
Interview:Sylva Vortia, CEO, Axon Information Systems To what extent has the growth of the ICT sector accelerated economic development? SYLVA VORTIA: One of the most important factors that has propelled the expansion of Ghana’s ICT sector is the government’s commitment to digitalisation. This national effort aligns with global post-Covid-19 pandemic recovery efforts. In the software development…
Internet penetration in Ghana has increased due to the ubiquity of mobile devices and the expansion of 4G coverage. The Western Corridor Fibre-optic Backbone project and other government initiatives have been instrumental in bridging the digital gap and enhancing connectivity. These efforts resulted in the digital transformation of numerous industries, including government, finance and agriculture,…
Ghana’s ICT sector remains a significant contributor to overall economic development. Valued at around $1bn in 2022, the sector has maintained its growth and is expected to expand to $5bn by 2030, despite the fiscal constraints and currency depreciation being experienced by the broader economy. With government support, a dynamic start-up ecosystem and growing digital infrastructure, Ghana is well…
This sector remains a major contributor to Ghana’s economic development, with its value expected to grow from $1bn in 2022 to $5bn by 2030 despite the fiscal constraints and currency depreciation being experienced by the broader economy. ICT-focused businesses are set to further benefit from government support initiatives, a dynamic start-up ecosystem and improvements to the country’s digital infrastructure,…
In English Le marché des centres de données en Afrique est prêt pour une croissance substantielle, avec une augmentation projetée de leur capacité à hauteur de 50 % d'ici 2026. Alimenté par une économie numérique en plein essor et une pénétration croissante d'Internet, le continent présente des opportunités diverses malgré les défis liés à l'infrastructure et à la réglementation. Ce…
En Français Africa's data centre (DC) market is primed for substantial growth, with a projected 50% capacity increase by 2026. Fuelled by a burgeoning digital economy and rising internet penetration, the continent presents wide-ranging opportunities despite infrastructure and regulatory challenges.This report delves into Africa's evolving DC landscape, analysing infrastructure development,…
Despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and other external shocks, Ghana’s GDP growth is expected to moderate in 2024 and 2025 thanks to the proactive measures undertaken by the government. One example of such initiatives is the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme, which has helped stabilise the local economy and provide greater fiscal stability. In 2023 the country was the continent’s leadin
On boosting Algeria’s potential to export technology to new markets How would you assess Algeria’s digital infrastructure and what role can public-private partnerships play in enhancing it? ALI BOUMEDIENE: There has been much improvement in Algeria’s digital infrastructure in the last two decades. This has been accomplished in spite of, rather than because of public-private partnerships,…
