Package deal Property experts attribute the increase in popularity of mixed-use developments – those that incorporate office, commercial, residential and leisure into one – to a shift in buyer sentiment
Tower power Providers of telecoms infrastructure are increasingly looking to new business models that share the load, helping the continent close its connectivity gap
Boxing clever Utilities and businesses are recognising the benefits of smart metering – from tracking consumption that can translate into improved use of infrastructure and resources – to more accurate billing
Growth hubs Special economic zones are driving investment in South Africa, with domestic and foreign companies alike taking advantage of the many benefits they present
Special treatment Water creates a challenge across the continent – not just the lack thereof but its quality too. Technology, however, is helping to provide safer access to this valuable resource