digital transformation
Features/Analysis
Podcast: Digitalisation’s role in the utility of the future
Listen to this podcast episode in which Mike Ballard, Vice President Industry Strategy at Oracle Utilities, speaks about digitalisation and why financial sustainability is so important for utilities in both developed and developing countries.
Finance and Policy
MENA region requires $5.47bn to transform its economies
The World Bank responded to strong demand from the MENA region during the financial year that ended on 30 June 2019, with $5.47 billion in new commitments.
Research and Development
Inaugural Digital Economy Summit geared toward the rollout of 4IR
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, is expected to address the first Digital Economy Summit today at the Gallagher Convention Centre in the north of Johannesburg.
Finance and Policy
Benin: Digital Rural Transformation Project promises a new dawn
A Digital Rural Transformation Project in Benin aimed towards financial inclusion, will be supported by the World Bank with funding worth $100 million.
Research and Development
Ghana holds nearly $4bn of opportunity in digital skills
IFC in cooperation with L.E.K. Consulting issued a report showing the demand for digital skills in sub-Saharan Africa is expected to grow at a faster rate.
Top Stories
How blockchain can help ease Bitcoin’s burden on the grid
Blockchain uses a lot of electricity. So much so that Bitcoin transactions alone put pressure on the grid, said Maher Chebbo, chief business innovation...
Business and markets
Botswana Power Corporation on a path to digital transformation
Aligning with Botswana’s commitment to provide energy users access to affordable energy services and improve grid efficiency, GE Power’s grid solution business has announced...
Business and markets
How important is digital transformation for your business?
“Digital transformation is no longer a choice, it’s an essential driver of revenue, profit and growth,” states digital solutions provider, SAP.
Last year in a...
Business and markets
World Bank supports Djibouti in leveraging of digital tech
The World Bank has approved a $15 million credit from IDA to support Djibouti’s ongoing efforts to leverage digital technology.
Business and markets
Smart city initiatives to reach $1.26bn during 2018
Increased spend on technologies that enable smart city initiatives is forecast to reach $1.26 billion for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region in...
