Global data centre market to reach USD 1.8 trillion by 2035
20 April 2026
The global data centre market is experiencing rapid expansion, driven by the exponential growth of digital transformation, cloud computing, AI, big data analytics and internet usage worldwide. Data centres serve as the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, enabling storage, processing, and distribution of vast amounts of data across industries.
Orion Market Research Pvt Ltd. reports that in 2025 the global data centre market was valued at approximately USD 420 billion, and it is projected to reach around USD 1.8 trillion by 2035, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.5% during the forecast period (2026–2035).
Find out more AEC supports Perenco partnership to advance Industry 4.0 Skills in Central Africa
20 April 2026
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors.
The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close the gap between academic learning and the practical, industry-ready skills required across Central Africa’s industrial landscape.
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African Energy Chamber (AEC) supports Perenco partnership to advance Industry 4.0 skills in Central Africa
16 April 2026
A new partnership between Perenco Cameroon, Perenco Gabon and the UCAC-ICAM Institute in Douala to establish an Industry 4.0 laboratory marks a significant step toward aligning academic training with the evolving needs of the energy and industrial sectors.
The facility will give students access to advanced automation, digital simulation and smart production technologies, helping close the gap between academic learning and the practical, industry-ready skills required across Central Africa’s industrial landscape.
Leah Nakazwe Kooma appointed CEO of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia
16 April 2026
Liquid Intelligent Technologies, a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology company of African heritage, has appointed Leah Nakazwe Kooma as Chief Executive Officer of Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zambia, effective 1 April 2026.
With over two decades of experience across the telecommunications, financial services, and media sectors, Nakazwe Kooma’s appointment underscores Liquid’s strategic growth and dedication to expanding its leadership in digital infrastructure in Zambia and beyond. This move reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation and regional development.
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