TowerCo of Africa Tanzania (TOA Tanzania) has announced a significant $30 million financing arrangement with British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution. This funding will enable TOA Tanzania to establish around 200 new telecom sites across the mainland and Zanzibar, reinforcing the company’s mission to bridge the digital divide.
The Treasury has proposed a significant Sh5.2 billion allocation to Konza Technopolis for the establishment of a state-of-the-art data centre and other crucial facilities in the upcoming fiscal year, marking a substantial increase from the current budget.
Ghana is set to choose a company by December to build its first nuclear power plant, a significant step toward closing electricity supply gaps in Africa, where over 600 million lack access to electricity. Contenders include France’s EDF, US-based NuScale Power, China National Nuclear Corporation, and others.
Microsoft and G42 are teaming up to build a hyperscale data centre in Kenya, part of a US$1-billion investment plan in the region. This initiative forms a key part of a comprehensive digital investment package in Kenya.
Liquid Intelligent Technologies has announced a groundbreaking partnership with Eutelsat Group to bring enterprise-grade Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services to Africa. This collaboration will make high-speed, low-latency satellite connectivity accessible across the continent, revolutionizing the way businesses and communities connect.
Sophos, a global leader in innovative security solutions, is proud to announce Joe Levy as the new CEO. Joe, who has been with Sophos for nine years, has been acting CEO since February 15th. Under his leadership, Sophos has transformed from a product-only vendor into a global cybersecurity giant, including the development of an incident response team and managed detection and response (MDR) service that protects over 21,000 organizations worldwide.
CIO Africa is proud to announce its sponsorship and media partnership for the second edition of the Gitex Africa Summit, scheduled to take place in Marrakech, Morocco from May 29th to 31st, 2024. This event is set to be a pivotal moment for the African tech industry, showcasing the continent’s rapid technological advancements and facilitating global connections with Africa’s vibrant tech ecosystem.
odacom Group Ltd and French telco Orange SA are in discussions to form a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing infrastructure and connectivity across Africa.
