Articles about Digital Council Africa

How MAZIV, DFA are shaping Africa’s digital economy

The companies are exploring how large-scale fibre investment can strengthen local economies, accelerate access and power a digitally enabled SA.

Without AI sovereignty, Africa risks digital colonisation

Adopting sovereignty-as-a-service could supercharge Africa’s digital economy by aligning AI with African values and ethics, says Andile Ngcaba.

Cell C unpacks JSE listing opportunities

The mobile operator says the proposed JSE listing will help it get out of its multibillion-rand debt and increase its profile and credibility.

Powering the smart home revolution: Huawei launches next-gen fibre-to-the-room solution to accelerate intelligent connectivity

The iFTTR OptiXstar F50 supports ultra-fast broadband as well as integrated smart home services like local and cloud storage, home security, device control and AI health monitoring.

Need for equal access amplified as world marks telecoms day

South African organisations join the global call for gender equality in digital transformation, as digital technologies shape societies.

ITWeb TV: Outdated ICT laws should be shredded, says Ngcaba

Old laws governing SA's ICT sector must be scrapped and new laws urgently drafted, to create fertile ground for the digital economy, says tech entrepreneur Andile Ngcaba.

SA’s fibre skills gap worsens amid US broadband project

South Africa’s fibre industry increasingly loses technicians, as the US accelerates its multibillion-dollar broadband equity, access and deployment programme.

'Construction mafia' holds SA's data centre market to ransom

The ‘construction mafia’ leads to violence and abandonment of data centre construction sites, sabotaging investment opportunities for operators, say event panellists.

Internet access no longer a luxury, says comms minister

The state is committed to achieving wide-ranging internet access for all citizens, says communications minister Mondli Gungubele.

Andile Ngcaba lobbies for minister of AI

The businessman asks the comms department to advise the president to appoint a minister of AI in the next administration.

SA female graduates find entry into ICT-related fields

Locally-led graduate and learnership programmes prove vital for young women to kick-start their ICT-related careers.

VIDEO: Satellite is key to Africa’s digital future

Satellite prices are down and speeds are up, making it a real contender, says Digital Council Africa’s Juanita Clark.