Category: Key developments
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Khazna Data Centers and Benya Group team up to build a $250 million state-of-the-art data centre in Egypt
The project aims to establish one of the largest data centers in the region, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.
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Global tech firm TELUS International expands operations to Africa
TELUS International, a leading digital customer experience innovator, has announced the expansion of its global operations to Africa.
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M-Kopa secures $250 million in one of Africa’s biggest tech fundraisings
M-KOPA, a pioneering company in the field of asset financing and renewable energy solutions in Africa, has secured over $250 million in a combination of debt and equity funding.
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Proparco backs DisrupTech Ventures with $5 million to invest in Egypt’s fintech space
Proparco, a leading development finance institution, has invested $5 million in Disruptech Ventures to accelerate the growth of Egypt’s fintech sector.
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Fingo Africa teams up with Ecobank to become Kenya’s first neobank
Fingo Africa, a YC-backed fintech, has partnered with Ecobank to launch the first neobank in Kenya.
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ADF, Smart African Alliance join forces to boost digital trade in Africa.
This expansion marks a significant milestone in AfriLabs’ mission to catalyze innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth throughout Africa.
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YALI, Microsoft ADC partner to empower African youth with digital skills
The Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) has partnered with Microsoft Africa Development Center (ADC) to improve the digital skills of young people in the East African region.
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Afrilabs welcomes 19 new hubs to supercharge African innovation
This expansion marks a significant milestone in AfriLabs’ mission to catalyze innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven growth throughout Africa.
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Zambia: MTN launches Skills Academy to empower youth with digital skills
In Zambia, South African multinational mobile telecommunications company MTN Group has launched a skills academy to empower the youth and bridge the digital skills gap.