Uptime Institute 16th Annual 2026 Global Data Center Survey: Deployment of High Density Racks Rising Fast, Operators Face Continued Recruiting and Retention Pressures

Uptime Institute 16th Annual 2026 Global Data Center Survey: Deployment of High Density Racks Rising Fast, Operators Face Continued Recruiting and Retention Pressures

Uptime Institute today released the findings of its 16th Annual Global Data Center Survey, the most comprehensive study of the digital infrastructure sector. The 2026 results reveal an industry navigating workforce constraints, escalating outage expenses, even as rising costs remain the top concern for management teams. Financial Pressure and Resource Constraints Intensify: While high costs…

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Cartrack and Maharishi Invincibility Institute Partner to Build Long-Term Skills and Employment Pathways for South Africa’s Youth

Cartrack and Maharishi Invincibility Institute Partner to Build Long-Term Skills and Employment Pathways for South Africa’s Youth

PARTNERS IN PURPOSE: A long-term partnership sealed with purpose, Cartrack SA CEO, Joshua Victor (left), and Maharishi Invincibility Institute Co-Founder and CEO, Dr Taddy Blecher, join forces to open doors and create opportunities for the next generation. Picture: SUPPLIED Cartrack, a leading global software platform for operational excellence and subsidiary of Karooooo Limited (NASDAQ: KARO),…

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New Maharishi NextUp Institute to nurture South Africa’s tech future

New Maharishi NextUp Institute to nurture South Africa’s tech future

The Maharishi NextUp Institute of Technology (MNIT) officially launched in Johannesburg this week, marking a vital expansion of the Maharishi Invincibility Institute’s (MII) “Education Town” vision — an urban renewal project aimed at revitalising the Johannesburg Central Business District (CBD) by transforming it into a vibrant, safe world-class hub for learning that leads directly into…

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Global trust in news falls to lowest level since 2015, Reuters Institute 2026 report warns

Confidence in political leadership on climate change low, finds Reuters Institute study

US President Donald Trump is among politicians who have taken controversial positions on climate change. PHOTO/WHITEHOUSE. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] A new report by the Reuters Institute has revealed that global confidence in political leadership on climate change remains shockingly low, with just one in three people trusting their leaders to effectively address the crisis….

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Africa: WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute Sign Agreement to Boost Vaccine Production in Africa

Africa: WHO Africa, International Vaccine Institute Sign Agreement to Boost Vaccine Production in Africa

Lusaka — The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen their strategic collaboration in support of vaccine equity, local production, and health innovation across the region. Signed on the sidelines of the Seventy-fifth Session of the WHO Regional Committee…

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