Tag: Infrastructure Development
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Breaking Down €3.1 Billion: Sector and Country Allocation of EIB Global’s 2025 Africa Financing
In 2025, the European Investment Bank’s development arm, EIB Global, committed €3.1 billion across Africa.
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Beltone Holding Launches Private Equity Arm to Back Startups from Early Stage to Pre-IPO Growth
Beltone Holding has introduced a new private equity division designed to support companies as they grow from early financing rounds to the verge of going public, marking a significant expansion of its investment services.
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AfDB and UNDP Launch $10 Billion AI Initiative to Create 40 Million Jobs Across Africa
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have announced a major new plan aimed at expanding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across Africa to foster inclusive economic growth and create jobs.
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Rwanda Signs Landmark AI Deal with Anthropic to Strengthen Health, Education and Public Services
The Government of Rwanda and Anthropic, a U.S.–based artificial intelligence research company, have formalised a three-year memorandum of understanding to extend the use of AI across key national systems, including health, education, and public services.
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Skoot Launches Electric Three-Wheeler in Kenya with Battery Swapping Technology
Skoot Technology has officially introduced its Skoot e3W, an electric three-wheeler for commercial drivers in Kenya, featuring SUN Mobility’s swap-and-go battery technology and distributed locally by Car & General.
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Dubai-Based Maser Group to Invest $1.6 Billion in Africa’s Data Centres and Farmland
Dubai-based manufacturer Maser Group is repositioning itself in Africa, channeling a large portion of its capital into agricultural land and digital infrastructure projects as the continent grapples with rising food import bills and a fast-growing need for data capacity.
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Rwanda Signs $150 Million Expansion Deal With US-Based Zipline for Nationwide Drone Medical Deliveries
Rwanda has reached a major milestone with US drone delivery firm Zipline, signing a new pact that sets the stage for nationwide autonomous medical logistics.
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Africa Forecast to Grow by 4.0% in 2026 Amid Debt Pressure and Global Uncertainty
Africa’s economy is projected to grow by 4.0% in 2026, according to the United Nations’ World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report.
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Gates Foundation and OpenAI Launch $50 Million AI Initiative to Strengthen Primary Healthcare in Africa
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and OpenAI have launched a new $50 million artificial intelligence program aimed at strengthening basic health services in Africa, with initial deployment set to begin in Rwanda.