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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.

South African climate-technology firm Plentify has successfully closed a Series A funding round, adding new momentum to its mission of smarter home energy management as it sets its sights on international markets.

Meta has completed the core construction of 2Africa, the subsea cable system it calls the world’s longest open-access network.

A total of 30 startups have been shortlisted as finalists for the Latitude59 Kenya Pitch Competition, emerging from a field of 222 applications submitted from 27 different countries.