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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.
The Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), managed by Cygnum Capital, will provide a $5.7 million senior debt facility as the sole lender to finance Qair Group’s 5.8 MWp floating solar project in Seychelles.
South Africa has introduced its first AI-powered tutor robot, Iris, at a launch event in Durban, a move expected to reshape the country’s education system.
Sahel Capital, manager of the Social Enterprise Fund for Agriculture in Africa (SEFAA), has secured a $10 million commitment from the Mastercard Foundation Africa Growth Fund, which is administered by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA) in Mauritius.