The South Africa data center colocation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.76% from 2024 to 2030. South Africa has around 69 operational colocation data centers, as of December 2024, and this number will increase over a period, as several existing and new companies have planned investments i ...

South Africa’s travel industry is recording further rises in 2025, reflecting a solid growth in both inbound and outbound tourism, renewed confidence in air connectivity and the consolidation of a more digital, purpose-driven travel ecosystem. Inbound arrivals continue to rise, buoyed by regional st ...

Value sales are rising for booking in South Africa in 2025, reflecting a marked shift toward premium, experience-led and purpose-driven travel. Despite inflationary pressures and uncertainty surrounding VAT adjustments, travellers continue to prioritise value and meaning in their travel decisions. T ...

Retail value sales and occupancy rates in South Africa’s lodging category are increasing steadily in 2025, supported by a powerful mix of extended stays, local leisure demand and a surge in business and MICE travel linked to South Africa’s G20 Presidency. Hotels and alternative accommodations are be ...

Inbound tourism to South Africa has strengthened in 2025, driven by robust regional demand, proactive destination marketing and expanding connectivity. African source markets remain the backbone of growth, with neighbouring countries providing a resilient base of visitors through land travel, cross- ...

Retail value sales in South Africa’s airlines category are seeing solid growth in 2025, supported by stronger mobility and improved accessibility across domestic, regional and international routes. Demand for air travel continues to rise as carriers prioritised connectivity, affordability and decent ...

Hospitals like Tygerberg and Groote Schuur in the Western Cape have reported the successful use of the da Vinci Xi system, having completed over 500 robotic surgeries by 2024. These procedures cover various specialties, including urology, gynecology, and general surgery, demonstrating advantages suc ...

This IDC Market Note outlines IDC's opinion on the proposed merger between Maziv and Vodacom. "The fiber market in South Africa continues to present opportunities to infrastructure providers, particularly in underserved communities. Low-income areas continue to present scope for future fiber deploym ...

The market for laparoscopic energy systems in South Africa is experiencing significant transformations, primarily due to the well-established and advanced private healthcare sector. While the public healthcare system faces challenges related to resource constraints, private hospital networks are lea ...

With the expanding BRICS bloc (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), there has been an increased drive to reduce Western dominance and build South-South collaboration. Members are involved in developing technologies and infrastructure to reduce dependence on traditional, Western-based tec ...

In South Africa, healthcare providers are increasingly prioritizing the enhancement of diagnostic accuracy and treatment results. The use of advanced imaging technologies, such as PET/CT and SPECT/CT, is on the rise in both public and private healthcare settings. The healthcare system in the country ...

South Africa's air cargo demand is driven by two main factors. Firstly, the country is a significant exporter of high-value, time-sensitive perishable goods. Industries such as horticulture, which includes flowers, berries, and grapes, as well as the seafood sector, rely heavily on air freight to de ...