Africa’s data centres: AI, edge computing and new energy demands

by nouman | Jul 9, 2026 | Cloud services, Company News, Dion Chang, Flux Trends, Marc Matthews, OADC, Open Access Data Centres, Sections, Vertiv, Wojtek Piorko

Vertiv and OADC unpack how AI is reshaping power, cooling and connectivity in African data centres.

The best way to automate customer engagement using AI and WhatsApp

by nouman | Jul 9, 2026 | CM.com, Company News, Contact centres and CX, Freedom of Movement, Halo, James Bayhack, Meta, Sections, WhatsApp

CM.com’s James Bayhack on how agentic AI and WhatsApp are transforming customer engagement at scale.

When the internet goes down, who picks up the phone?

by nouman | Jul 9, 2026 | Andre Eksteen, Company News, Internet and connectivity, Sections, Vox

Vox’s Andre Eksteen on why internet service provider support, not speed, is the real differentiator.

Rain launches unlimited mobile plans with LoopPhone

by nouman | Jul 9, 2026 | Company News, Internet and connectivity, LoopPhone, Rain, Sections

New unlimited City, Province and Countrywide plans, an exclusive LoopPhone with smartswitching, and the new rainOne unlimited.

Rain’s boldest – and strangest – deal yet

by nouman | Jul 8, 2026 | Conrad Leigh, Michael Jordaan, News, Rain, Sections, Telecoms

Rain’s newly launched unlimited mobile plans come with a high-spec handset – and plenty of fine print.

Netflix, e.tv look to fill the gap Showmax left behind

by nouman | Jul 8, 2026 | Ben Amadasun, Broadcasting and Media, Canal+, e.tv, eMedia, Marlon Davids, MultiChoice, Netflix, News, Sections, ShowMax, Tshedza Pictures

eMedia’s landmark deal with Netflix puts its flagship new drama on the streaming giant’s platform a day after broadcast.