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Ampersand and BYD have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on decarbonising Africa’s commercial motorbike transport system. This strategic partnership will see Ampersand, the leading EV energy tech company based in Kigali, purchase BYD’s high-tech battery cells to manufacture around 40,000 electric motorcycles by the end of 2026. The long-term goal is to electrify a substantial portion of Africa’s 30 million commercial motorbikes, driving sustainable growth across the continent.

Esther Kimani has been named the winner of Africa’s biggest engineering prize, the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation. Her early crop pest and disease detection device stood out for its ability to swiftly detect and identify agricultural pests and diseases, significantly reducing crop losses for smallholder farmers by up to 30% while increasing yields by as much as 40%.

Farada Group, a Polish manufacturer of drones, is set to establish a drone manufacturing company in Kenya, marking a significant step in the expansion of its operations across Africa. Adam Cudny, Chairman of Farada Group, announced that the new drone plant will be located at Konza Technopolis, serving as a hub for drone production and innovation in the region.

Africa Data Centres has secured approximately $108.9 million in funding to expand its data centre capacity, meeting the growing demand for cloud computing services in South Africa. This significant funding milestone was facilitated through a bespoke financing solution arranged by RMB, demonstrating the strong confidence in the South African data centre market.

Airtel Africa has successfully activated the 2Africa submarine cable system, linking Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. This monumental achievement is part of one of the largest subsea projects globally, designed to interconnect Africa, Europe, and Asia, enhancing digital connectivity across the continents.