Author: Dejan Kastelic

Coverage expansion across the continent has given rise to the acceleration of data driven services which are shaping Africa’s digital future. These include fintech services driving financial inclusion, e-health improving access to healthcare and education platforms empowering people, communities and businesses. The growth of data-driven platforms, AI, and digital services is increasing energy demand at pace. Ensuring reliable access to energy is therefore critical to scaling and sustaining this progress. Vodacom’s recent Decarbonising the ICT Sector report highlights the extent of the challenge. To deliver universal access to affordable electricity by 2030, electricity connections in sub-Saharan Africa would need to…