ICT
ICT (information and communications technology) is the infrastructure and components that enable modern computing and telecommunications. The term encompasses hardware, software, networks and services used to create, store, transmit and manage information. ICT includes internet connectivity, mobile telephony, broadband networks, data centres, cloud computing platforms and the devices that access them. The sector underpins digital transformation across all industries, from banking and healthcare to manufacturing and agriculture. Telecommunications operators, software developers, hardware manufacturers and systems integrators are key players in the ICT ecosystem. The industry is a significant consumer of electricity, with data centres and network infrastructure accounting for a growing share of global energy demand. As a result, ICT companies face mounting pressure to reduce their carbon footprint through renewable energy procurement, energy-efficient equipment and optimised network design. In Africa, ICT expansion is driving economic growth and financial inclusion, though energy access and grid reliability remain constraints. The convergence of ICT with artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things and 5G networks is reshaping business models and creating new opportunities for innovation. ICT's role in enabling remote work, e-commerce and digital services has accelerated since the Covid-19 pandemic, reinforcing its status as critical infrastructure.
ICT Updates
Gauteng Department of e-Government records improved fourth-quarter performance
By: Natasha Odendaal 27th May 2026 The Gauteng Department of e-Government on Wednesday reported an improved performance during the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, as it... →
Infrastructure Financing Trends in Africa 2021-2023
15th May 2026 Infrastructure Financing Trends in Africa – 2021-2023 is the Infrastructure Consortium for Africa’s (ICA’s) annual report on how financial... →
Governing the digital economy: Africa’s shift from connectivity to control
By: In On Africa IOA 24th April 2026 Africa’s digital evolution is entering a governance phase. African nations are taking control of their online information systems as a part of an... →
South Africa wins record investment pledges, but delivery gap persists 
By: Reuters 14th April 2026 South Africa's latest investment conference secured record commitments, but official data show that less than half of past pledges have... →
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