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2025 vs 2026 Mobile Industry Checkpoint: Has Anything Actually Changed for Africa?

TechAfrica News analyses the 2025 and 2026 Mobile Economy reports, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa and MENA. It highlights subscriber growth…

 Mobile Economy report 2026

The report, produced by GSMA, highlights key trends shaping the mobile ecosystem, the impact of the mobile industry, policies required…

South Africa Construction Market Size, Trend Analysis by Sector, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2029 (Q4 2025)

Report compiled by GlobalData. Read an overview, request a sample or buy the entire report

Data Centres: The backbone of Africa's AI and connectivity future

Download the 2025 report by Informa. It covers the market growth of data centres, their role in enabling AI and…

Telecommunications 2025: Growth, challenges and opportunities

A Creamer Media report that highlights steady growth, regulatory change and continued digital transformation. The price of the report has…

South Africa Existing & Upcoming Data Center Portfolio

Analysis of locations, white-floor space, IT load capacity, future capacity additions, retail and wholesale colocation pricing.

Hydrogen Powered Data Centers Market - A Global and Regional Analysis: Focus on Application, Product, Region, and Competitive Landscape - Analysis and Forecast, 2025-2034

Comprehensive insights into the hydrogen-powered data centres market, including industry trends, competitive dynamics, and technological advancements.

South Africa Data Center Market Size and Share Analysis - Growth Trends and Forecasts up to 2030

The report segments the industry into Hotspot (Johannesburg, Rest of South Africa), Data Center Size (Large, Massive, Medium, Small), Tier…

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International Conference on Lean Construction and Project Delivery (ICLCPD)
Organized by ISIT, this event serves as a platform for professionals, academics, and researchers to discuss lean construction methods, workflow optimization, and resource efficiency.
Venue:
Durban

Date: 16 – 17 May  2026

DEVAC Infrastructure Summit 2026
Conference and Expo on infrastructure development, investment opportunities, and innovative solutions, covering Energy & Power, Transport & logistics, Water & Sanitation, Construction & Human Settlements, Digital Connectivity & Smart Infrastructure. 

Venue: NH Sandton Hotel
Date: 27 – 28 May 2026

Big5 Construct South Africa
Where South Africa’s construction industry meets to do business.
Venue:
Gallagher Convention Centre 

Date: 9 – 11 June  2026

7th Edition – Connected Africa
The evolution from network provision to platform-based digital services is reshaping the revenue model for telecom operators. The conference allows telecom CEOs, digital economy leaders, regulators, infrastructure providers, cybersecurity experts, cloud hyperscalers, and enterprise transformation decision-makers to align on execution models that accelerate modernization.
Venue:
Johannesburg

Date: 9 July  2026

Africa Tech Festival 2026
ATF is the meeting place for those building Africa’s digital economies. Content is organised into 6 core areas: Telecoms & Connectivity, Data Centres, AI, Cybersecurity, Startups and Digital Transformation.   
Venue:
Cape Town Convention Centre 

Date: 16 – 19 November  2026

African Institute of Electrical Engineers (SAIEE) – training calendar 2026
Stay up to date and earn CBD points through webinars, face-to-face and online training
Venue:
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Date: Monthly courses