Djibouti strengthens cybersecurity framework
09 December 2025
The Ministère Délégué chargé de l’Economie Numérique et de l’Innovation (MDENI) of Djibouti recently convened a high-level working session to advance the country’s cybersecurity efforts.
Chaired under the auspices of Minister Mariam Hamadou Ali, the meeting brought together key officials including the General Secretariat led by Abdallah Ibrahim and the newly appointed Director General of the National Cyber Security Authority (ANC), Abdallah Ibrahim Yonis. This gathering marked a pivotal step in the formal launch of the ANC, an initiative recently endorsed by the President to bolster Djibouti’s national digital security and resilience.
Find out more Trends shaping industrial digital transformation
21 November 2025
Johan Nieuwenhuizen, Sales Director and Co-CEO, Adroit Technologies
As global industries accelerate their digital transformation journeys, the convergence of operational technology (OT) and information technology (IT) has become the defining challenge and opportunity of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Across sectors such as manufacturing, energy, water, and mining, organisations are racing to modernise legacy systems, unlock real-time operational data, and leverage cloud and AI-driven analytics, all while maintaining the highest levels of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance.
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Angola’s new national data centre to be operational by mid-2026
18 November 2025
Angola’s upcoming national data centre is on track to become operational in the first half of 2026, following a site visit in November by Mário Augusto da Silva Oliveira, the Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Social Communication.
André Pedro, Director General of the National Institute for the Promotion of the Information Society (INFOSI), reported that the project has reached nearly 75% physical completion and has entered the equipment installation phase. The data centre will feature a modular design comprising 12 containers, each housing 28 racks, totalling 336 racks capacity.
Find out more Navigating data centre battery selection
14 November 2025
Dr Thomas Verghese, Business Development Manager; and Wouter Vink, Director of Sales, Africa, EnerSys
Selecting the right batteries for Africa’s data centres involves understanding application-specific needs, local energy infrastructure, and sustainability considerations.
Lead acid batteries, especially advanced TPPL technology, remain popular due to their safety, reliability, and familiarity within the region. Power outages and unreliable grids, notably in South Africa, make dependable backup solutions essential to avoid costly downtime. Effective system management — proper specification, installation, and maintenance — plays a key role in maximising battery performance and lifespan. Reliability takes precedence over lifespan, as data centres require unwavering assurance that batteries will perform during outages.
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