TOWER TECHNOLOGY
05 May 2023
Enhancing tower operations is key to meeting global sustainability goals, increasing reliability and, of course, profitability. Amy Saunders finds out how towercos are advancing in an increasingly competitive landscape
Demand for mobile data is booming in developing world regions, with digital transformation accelerated hugely by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Across Africa, mobile – as the dominant form of connectivity - was key to the pandemic response as services moved online.
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06 April 2023
Who was your hero growing up?
Growing up, African women who break the mould always intrigued and fascinated me. Especially, women who would graze aspirational magazines such as the now-defunct Tribute Magazine. I have always been in awe of Wendy Luhabe, Monhla Hlahla, Gloria Serobe, Louisa Mojela and many others who opened my eyes in those times.
African women have always been on the back foot and having witnessed them break moulds has always been inspirational.
SATELLITE CONNECTIVITY
05 April 2023
Africa has lagged on the adoption of satellite technologies, however, Amy Saunders notes that today, nations are increasingly expanding their sovereign capabilities
Satellites have long proven effective at delivering reliable, secure communications from anywhere on Earth. While pricing has traditionally been prohibitive for many countries, a recent leap forward in technology has made construction, launch and operation more affordable and accessible than ever before.
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10 March 2023
Justin Head, founder and chief customer officer PowerX
Who was your hero growing up?
My Dad was my hero. I carry with me invaluable memories and life lessons: he taught me that success comes with hard work and instilled in me a work ethic that means I will not stop until the job gets done.
At the same time, he taught me to be caring and thoughtful: always encouraging me to try things out and push myself, he never criticised and was always present. He taught me that nothing comes before family and that throughout my life, at work or outside, I must treat people as I expect to be treated myself.
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