Africa

Empowering job sites: The role of cordless technology 

Umair Shahzad, Commercial Director at Stanley Black & Decker, discusses how DEWALT’s cordless tools are transforming construction sites, especially in the Middle East and Africa. With a focus on sustainability, portability and efficiency, these i...

Attracting investments through transformative masterplans

Amid global supply challenges and efforts to diversify imports, South Africa has emerged as a strategic investment opportunity for European countries and companies, with an abundant resource base and untapped opportunities attracting players in renewable...

Entering the catch-up game in networking and telecom

With population of 120+ million, Ethiopia is one of the fast-growing economies in Africa and a destination for technology and telecom firms looking to penetrate this market and expand their business operations, while it struggles to catch up with rest of the...

How manufacturers can put their sustainability strategies back on track 

In a world grappling with economic challenges and the urgent need for collective environmental responsibility, Mikko Urho, CEO of Visual Components, sheds light on how manufacturers can recalibrate their sustainability strategies.   Manufacturers are e...

The ASICs at the heart of Smart City sensor technology

Cities account for more than 70% of greenhouse gas emissions despite making up only around 3% of the world’s landmass. In response, urban planners and developers are increasingly turning to technology to make our cities smarter and more sustainable. In this a...

How are Smart Transportation and traffic management solutions shaping urban mobility? 

With high focus and funding on urban projects, net zero goals and growing social pressure for accessibility, urban landscapes are rapidly changing across the world. The adoption of Smart Transportation and traffic management solutions is helping with this...

Off-grid solar energy alleviates labour challenges in rural Africa 

Six hundred health clinics across sub-Saharan Africa are able to provide care and treatment to patients outside of daylight hours, thanks to solar-powered lights and off-grid energy systems provided by d.light, the global provider of transformational...