Egypt is building sovereign AI infrastructure through a Vodafone Business and Cassava Technologies partnership, alongside a data-centre project targeting 200 MW of capacity.
Kenya’s electric-mobility company ARC Ride has secured $33.3 million to expand battery-swapping infrastructure and electric motorcycle operations across Africa.
Africa’s AI future will depend on more than AI applications. Reliable electricity, connectivity, data centres, computing capacity and digital skills will determine how effectively African businesses and workers benefit from artificial intelligence.
Africa’s digital transformation is accelerating, with AI, fintech, biotechnology and digital infrastructure creating new opportunities across the continent.
