Who Will Control Africa’s AI Infrastructure — And At What Cost?
As governments across Africa race to develop national AI strategies, attract investment, and expand digital infrastructure, a deeper question is emerging beneath the enthusiasm: who actually ends up controlling the…
Could Africa be the next AI frontier as US and Europe hit limits?
South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco and Egypt are attracting large-scale AI projects worth billions in investment Africa could become the next major frontier for data centers and artificial intelligence, experts…
AI Data Centers in Africa: Addressing Power Challenges for Growth
Africa’s AI data center sector is growing rapidly, but power constraints remain a critical challenge. With the region accounting for only 0.6% of global data center capacity, significant investments are…
Bain Capital Ventures closes $1.6 billion fund targeting AI
Bain Capital Ventures has closed its eleventh venture fund at US$1.6 billion, exceeding its original fundraising target. The vehicle, Bain Capital Ventures Fund XI, is backed by Bain Capital partners…
Africa’s Digital Future: Why Fiber Connectivity Must Be Matched by Smart Power
Photo shared by AMACO, as part of HERCULES Unit Fiber Map for Smart Power Delpoyemnt. Mombasa, Kenya — September 2026 Africa is entering a new phase of digital infrastructure development.…
Kenya Suspends Microsoft G42 Data Centre Over Power Shortage
Kenya has shelved its flagship $1 billion data centre project backed by Microsoft and Abu Dhabi-based G42, after officials concluded the country’s power grid couldn’t support the facility at its…
Nigerian Banks Race to Gain Ground as Nedbank, Standard Bank Expand Through Acquisitions
A high-stakes competitive race is unfolding across African banking, as South African lenders Nedbank and Standard Bank entrench their regional dominance through major acquisitions, pushing ambitious Nigerian banks to fight…
Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda, Continuing African Retreat
Ride-hailing giant Uber has withdrawn from both Nigeria and Uganda, marking the latest in a string of African market exits for the company. The move follows the earlier collapse of…
Africa’s Digital Future: Why Fiber Connectivity Must Be Matched by Smart Power
Photo shared by AMACO as part of the HERCULES Unit Fiber Map for Smart Power Deployment. Africa is entering a new phase of digital infrastructure development. Across the continent, submarine…
Eskom Chair’s Term Ends After Steering South Africa Out of Load-Shedding
The term of Eskom chair Mteto Nyati, who played a pivotal role in stabilising South Africa’s state power utility and helping end years of rolling blackouts known as load-shedding, is…