Reports and Coverage

With the electric vehicle (EV) market in South Africa expected to grow at a rate of 16.3% annually until 2028, with a projected value of ZAR 615 million by 2024, it's evident that the automotive landscape is headed towards a future defined by innovation. However, the shift to electric vehicles represents just the tip of the iceberg for the automotive sector. By 2030, an estimated 95% of new vehicles sold globally will be interconnected, heralding an era dominated by software, customization, and automation.

Telecom Review successfully presented its latest webinar titled ‘African Vistas: The Rural Connectivity Revolution’, which gathered industry experts to discuss the current state of connectivity in Africa, along with sustainable solutions and challenges and Government policies and public/private collaborations.

During the Huawei Product & Solution Launch 2024 at the Mobile World Congress, Bruno Zhang, CTO of Huawei Cloud, gave a detailed presentation on how cloud and AI benefit the telecom industry at large.

Explore the current state and innovative solutions to enhance rural connectivity and bridge digital gaps in Africa in our upcoming webinar entitled 'African Vistas: The Rural Connectivity Revolution' on February 20 at 1 UTC.

Technology has always been at the heart of global economic development, and always will be. Throughout this evolution of technological advancement, there is one trend that significantly stands out as a key driver in this growth trajectory— the time to market (TTM) of products and services and the speed at which they are released by organizations and businesses.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued warning notices to Airtel and Telkom Kenya for non-compliance with the quality of service (QoS) provided to consumers on their mobile telephone networks.

Qvantel, a leader in Digital BSS, announced that they have signed an agreement with Etisalat Misr by e& at Mobile World Congress (MWC) to implement their Qvantel Flex BSS solution to help in the digital transformation of Etisalat BSS. By utelizing Qvantel Flex BSS running on AWS Outpost, Etisalat Misr by e& can quickly develop and implement new use cases and try out new business models.

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) stands as a key strength driving innovation and shaping the future of industries. This is particularly evident in the strategic partnerships between tech giants like Microsoft and cutting-edge AI developers like OpenAI.

In a digital era defined by rapid technological advancements, African businesses are poised to embark on a transformative journey fueled by the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With the introduction of AI-driven solutions, particularly in the realm of search advertising, businesses across the continent are set to experience unprecedented levels of efficiency, effectiveness, and success.

South Africa, having confronted an unprecedented 230 million cybersecurity threats in 2022, surpassing other African nations, is now on a transformative path toward strengthening its cybersecurity resilience. Affordability challenges have left the country vulnerable, with economic constraints leading to diminished investments in security measures. Yet, as the perception of cybersecurity shifts from a luxury to a necessity, the landscape is set for substantial changes in 2024.