Author: James Hickman

President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognizes digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst the leaders  of digital transformation in Africa. I believe we have everything we need to lead, and the momentum is building. Digital infrastructure has become the foundation of economic competitiveness. Companies can locate operations anywhere with reliable digital infrastructure, making South Africa’s progress critical for…

The power of big data and predictive analytics has captured the world’s imagination and added urgency to the rush towards data privacy for many years. For instance, a decade ago a US department store aptly named Target made headlines when it revealed it could predict when a mother was pregnant and when she would likely give birth, enabling it to send targeted baby goods coupons to her at the right moment. There have been too many of these big-ticket announcements to list in a single article, but the point is that big data, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and…