Africa’s Digital Infrastructure: Why Data Centres Are the New Oil
02/05/2025Today, data has become as vital to economies as oil was in the 20th century. Across Africa, a digital revolution is underway, with data centres emerging as the new wells.
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Today, data has become as vital to economies as oil was in the 20th century. Across Africa, a digital revolution is underway, with data centres emerging as the new wells.
In the not-so-distant past, conversations about Africa’s future revolved around food security, healthcare, and education. Today, a new force is rising to claim its place in the discourse: technology. Africa.
“We need to be serious about supporting and nurturing our girls if we are serious about building a better, stronger and fairer future.” — Hillary Clinton Books and policies.
Data is likened to the new oil, the question of who controls this invaluable resource has become a focal point of global discourse. Nations across the world are grappling with.
Education is the foundation upon which societies are built, yet millions of students worldwide, particularly in Africa, struggle with a critical challenge: the severe shortage of qualified teachers. Across the.
Inflation remains one of the most persistent economic challenges worldwide, with many economies struggling to maintain price stability. In 2025, global inflation continues to be a significant concern, with the.
Digital rights activism has become a defining movement of the 21st century, with the global fight for online privacy, data protection, and freedom of expression intensifying. As internet surveillance, government-imposed.
In parts of Africa, getting something as simple as birth certificates, ID cards, applying for a passport, or paying taxes can take months. Bribes are often the only way to.
Not long ago, Africa’s role in artificial intelligence (AI) was largely that of an observer, watching as global tech giants set the pace. Today, across the continent, AI is becoming.