Kenya breaks ground for region's first geothermal energy powered data center
New UK projects announced to fight climate change in Africa
New climate finance and resilience projects worth ￡49m will be delivered across Africa; funding announced as UK minister attends first Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi and reaffirms ￡11.6bn international climate finance pledge; the UK is committed to the fight against climate change in Africa, delivering on its promise of mutually beneficial and reliable investment... read more
UK government commits ￡15 million funding to strengthen health workforce in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana
The UK will provide a multi-million pound boost to support healthcare staff recruitment and retention in 3 African countries - Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana - supporting resilience against global health challenges.
Fifteen million pounds from the ring-fenced Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget for 2022 to 2025 will be committed to optimise, build and strengthen the health workforce in the 3 African countries... read more
Kenya breaks ground for region's first geothermal energy powered data center
Data centres have faced scrutiny about their environmental impact in recent years.?Their rapid expansion has continued to raise concerns about their environmental impact, particularly in terms of energy consumption, carbon emissions, and waste generation.?
Over the years though a number of firms around the world have tried to make their data centers more eco-friendly. In Kenya,?KenGen and Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) just broke the ground for the Ecocloud Data Centre?located at the KenGen Smart Industrial Park in Naivasha... read more
Merchant Bank delivers multi-currency solution for growth with funding package for GZ Industries
Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) has acted as the sole arranger and lender to the GZ Industries Limited group (GZI) on a $47 million and NGN5 billion funding package, offering a tailored solution that positions the company favourably for growth and expansion in the future.
GZI is a leading manufacturer and producer of premium-quality aluminium cans for several leading global blue chip beverage brands in Africa and the largest pure play beverage packaging solutions provider in Africa... read more
Epson opens new sales company to accelerate growth in Africa and other key markets
Seiko Epson Corporation has established a new sales company to accelerate expansion in key markets including Africa, Caucasus, Central Asia, the Middle East, Moldova, Türkiye, and Ukraine, centrally managed from a regional office in Dubai, UAE. The newly established company will be known as Epson Middle East FZCO [EME] and?has set forth an ambitious goal to accelerate its revenue growth and footprint over the next five years. It plans to achieve this goal by expanding its presence in the core domains of printing, scanning, and visual display solutions... read more
[Free Event] Experience the Future of Work with Monday.com
The future of work is here and you’re invited to lead the way! Join us for an exclusive monday.com?experience event.
When: Thursday, 14 September 2023
Time:?9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.?EAT
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C-level Sales and Business Developers, C-level HR, Project Managers and Marketers... read more
IBM and Salesforce team up to help businesses accelerate adoption of trustworthy AI
IBM and Salesforce have announced a collaboration to help businesses worldwide across industries accelerate their adoption of AI for CRM. Together, the two companies support clients to revolutionize customer, partner and employee experiences, while helping safeguard their data.
IBM Consulting and Salesforce are working with our shared clients to help accelerate business transformations with generative AI... read more
IFAD partners with Stanbic Bank to cut money transfer costs to Uganda in half
The UN's International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and Stanbic Bank Uganda (SBU) have announced a partnership that will cut the cost incurred by Ugandan migrant workers sending money home in half?by using Flexipay, a digital payments' platform.
The partnership will also provide remittance recipients, especially in rural areas, with digital and financial training to promote the savings culture and foster digital finance uptake among these communities... read more
[Column] Tim Kuria: How Google Cloud can help you achieve optimal cost-optimization
As the Cloud Sales Lead at Incentro Africa, a Google Cloud Premier Partner, I've had the privilege of engaging with numerous customers and gaining insights into their perspectives on current market trends. One notable trend that stands out is the increasing shift of businesses from a growth-focused approach to a more profit-oriented strategy.
This shift towards prioritising profitability has highlighted the significance of optimal cost-optimization, where cloud technology, particularly Google Cloud, emerges as a vital enabler in achieving these financial objectives... read more
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[Column] Chafic Traboulsi: Bridging Connectivity Gaps in Africa with FWA Solutions
Today, the global digital divide persists, with around 1 billion households without fixed broadband, and projections indicating that approximately 30% of households worldwide may still lack broadband connectivity by 2028, according to an Ericsson analysis.
At the same time, 3GPP technologies, including LTE and 5G, are poised to offer extensive coverage, reaching over 95% of households globally for LTE and around 85% for 5G by 2028. This widespread household coverage presents a unique avenue for mobile operators to deliver Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services on top of their existing Mobile Broadband (MBB) offerings... read more
Artificial Intelligence Industry Association Launches in Cape Town
The South African Artificial Intelligence Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on promoting the advancement of responsible AI in South Africa, will officially be launched in Cape Town in partnership with Wesgro.
SAAIA seeks to encourage stakeholders to adopt responsible AI for the commercial and societal bene?t of the citizens of South Africa with a primary focus on economic growth, trade, investment, equality and inclusivity by uniting practitioners across commercial, government, academic, start-up and NGO sectors... read more
Publicis Groupe appoints appoints Emeka Obia as Integrated Strategy Director in Central and West Africa region
French multinational advertising and public relations company Publicis Groupe, has appointed Emeka Obia as an Integrated Strategy Director , Central and West Africa region.
In his new capacity, Emeka will spearhead growth initiatives for Publicis Groupe’s clients across 22 diverse markets in the region... read more
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This significant milestone showcases the country's commitment to sustainable and eco-friendly solutions in the digital sector. By harnessing geothermal power, the data center will not only reduce its carbon footprint but also contribute to Kenya's renewable energy goals.