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The project aims to establish one of the largest data centres in the region, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology.
The collaboration promises to unlock vast possibilities for Egypt’s booming digital economy and strengthen the nation’s position as a regional technology hub. With data consumption skyrocketing, this expansive data centre will cater to the escalating needs of businesses, organizations, and individuals, offering secure and reliable data storage and processing capabilities.
The centre will have a capacity of 25 megawatts (MW) that is expected to double to 50 MW as expansion plans are implemented. The project aims to meet the region’s underserved data markets.
Nucleon Security, a cybersecurity firm founded in 2019, has successfully secured €3 million (about US$3.5 million) in seed‐stage funding.
Pan-African investment firm Janngo Capital has injected fresh capital into Jobzyn, a Moroccan recruitment-technology startup seeking to reshape how companies and candidates connect across Africa and the MENA region.
The Africa Women Innovation & Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) has unveiled its list of finalists for the 2025 AWIEF Awards, recognising African women entrepreneurs and business leaders whose work is advancing innovation, equality, and sustainable growth across the continent.