Botswana mobilises $64m for digital infrastructure rollout across Southern African markets
The Botswana Tech Fund (BTF) has introduced a multi-phase venture capital programme targeting about $64 million in total funding commitments, […]
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Namibia allocates $2.3m to boost rural internet, sets 90% coverage goal by 2030
Namibia is investing approximately $2.3 million to improve telecommunications access in rural communities, as the government works to reduce the
Microsoft to invest $329m in cloud infrastructure and AI training in South Africa
Microsoft is accelerating its cloud strategy in Africa with a new $329 million investment in South Africa, aimed at expanding
Africa’s telecom leader invests $28 million to enhance Kenya’s digital payments system.
Vodacom Tanzania has committed $28 million to upgrade its M-Pesa system, aiming to improve performance, enhance security, and prepare the
Emmerson Mnangagwa tours waste management plant in Accra
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa visited the Accra Compost and Recycling Plant during his three-day state visit to Ghana, highlighting efforts to
Equinix commits $438 million to expand data centre operations in South Africa
Equinix Inc., a global operator of data centres, is set to invest $438 million in South Africa as it aims
Kenya intensifies its nuclear energy plans to strengthen electricity supply.
Since 2023, Kenya has formally proposed incorporating nuclear energy into its national electricity grid to meet growing power demands. Recently,
Namibia halts Elon Musk’s Starlink from functioning in the country.
Namibia has refused permission for Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, to operate within its borders, citing concerns over ownership
South Africa allocates $1.9 million to develop a local electric vehicle battery ecosystem.
South Africa is making a targeted push into electric vehicle (EV) battery production and its supply chain by providing an
Elon Musk misled shareholders in effort to drive down Twitter stock price, jury finds
A jury has found Elon Musk liable for defrauding investors by deliberately driving down Twitter’s stock price in the tumultuous