Africa's digital transformation is advancing at a remarkable pace. Across the continent, mobile adoption, cloud services, and digital platforms are expanding rapidly. Yet the foundation for all this promise is energy . Reliable and resilient power is not a side issue. It is central to whether Africa's digital future will thrive or falter.
Connectivity alone is no longer enough. Emerging technologies, from data centres and 5G networks to edge computing, IoT devices, and advanced cloud services, are placing unprecedented demands on national power grids. Understanding how Africa can sustain this technological growth requires a clear view of energy supply, grid resilience, system planning, and the economic opportunity and risk tied to electricity.
In this TechTalkThursday article, we look at what it will take for Africa's power systems to keep pace with digital demand, why grid resilience is becoming a strategic imperative, and how smarter, adaptive energy solutions can support the continent's digital ambitions.
