African firms are all in on cloud and AI

African firms are all in on cloud and AI

There is a striking disconnect between ambition and execution when it comes to artificial intelligence and cloud adoption among African businesses, according to a new PwC survey. The consultancy’s 2025 Africa Cloud Business Survey found that 91% of respondents consider agentic AI capability a critical factor when choosing a cloud services provider. Yet only 37%…

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Fire at Cape Town International Airport hits IT services

Fire at Cape Town International Airport hits IT services

Cape Town International Airport is the primary gateway to South Africa’s Western Cape and the country’s second-busiest airport. (Image: 123RF) A fire that broke out at Cape Town International Airport has impacted IT services at the facility. In a statement, Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says: “Cape Town International Airport confirms that a fire occurred…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Brazzaville — As outbreaks of Filovirus Disease (FVD) continue to regularly affect countries across Africa and in efforts to increase preparedness capacities, the World Health Organization (WHO) with support from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has convened 50 clinicians, researchers and public health specialists globally and partners for a five-day Filovirus Disease Optimized Supportive…

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Inside Standard Bank’s R1-billion business banking overhaul

Inside Standard Bank’s R1-billion business banking overhaul

Standard Bank’s Bill Blackie Standard Bank has rolled out a substantially upgraded business banking platform that shifts greater control to customers, allowing businesses to manage their own electronic payment limits, user entitlements and fraud protections without calling a relationship manager. The R1-billion re-platforming project, built in collaboration with vendor Backbase, represents the bank’s bid to…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Global Experts in Brazzaville to Strengthen Clinical Care for Filovirus Diseases

Africa: Congo Basin Countries Forge Strategic Path to Carbon Markets With Roadmaps to Monetize Forest Wealth

Washington — Six countries of the Congo Basin–Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of Congo–are working to take bold steps to unlock results-based payments and climate finance. The newly launched Strategic Roadmaps for Carbon Market and Climate Finance in the Forest Sector for the Congo Basin Countries…

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