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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.

Africa’s food and agribusiness market is projected to reach $1 trillion by 2030, positioning the sector among the continent’s largest long-term economic opportunities.

Maia Capital Partners has committed R150 million (US$9.12 million) in mezzanine debt financing to South African renewable energy company Nesa Power, providing growth capital to expand its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar business and increase its portfolio of long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs).

Nigeria’s Bank of Industry (BOI) has appointed Kuramo Capital Management as fund manager for the $170.6 million DICE Fund of Funds.