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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 private equity firm Infinite Partners has completed fundraising for its Core Equity Fund II, securing approximately $169.8 million to finance growth and ownership transactions in established mid-market businesses.

East Africa Foods (EAF), a Dar es Salaam-based agritech and food distribution company, has raised approximately $40 million to expand its processing, storage, transport, and digital infrastructure.

Lighthouse Capital is raising a $50 million private equity fund to invest in growing mid-market companies in South Africa and Kenya, combining equity financing with hands-on support for business operations.