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Angola seeks AfDB loan as oil supports growth amid debt pressure
AfDB loan

Angola seeks AfDB support as oil cushions impact of global shocks

Angola is seeking fresh support from the African Development Bank as it works to steady its finances in a volatile global environment, even as stronger oil prices offer some relief.  The government is in talks for a $165 million budget support loan, part of a wider plan to raise about $1 billion from external sources this year. Officials say the funding will help cushion vulnerable households from the effects of the Middle East conflict while keeping spending on track.  Finance…

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Meta ends Sama deal; 1,100 Kenyan jobs lost as AI takes over
Africa tech

Meta drops Sama, leaving 1,100 Kenyan workers facing layoffs

Meta Platforms is ending its contract with Kenyan outsourcing firm Sama, a decision that will leave more than 1,100 people out of work and reshape how the company manages content moderation in Africa.  The move marks a shift for the Facebook owner as it leans more on artificial intelligence to police harmful content, reducing its reliance on large teams of human reviewers. It also brings fresh attention to the role Kenya has played in supporting global tech operations.  For years,…

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Microsoft
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft expands Africa footprint with $329 million South Africa investment

Microsoft invests $329 million in South Africa to expand cloud infrastructure, scale AI capacity, and strengthen the digital skills pipeline.

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Stellantis, Microsoft expand 5-year AI deal for cloud and car tech push
Artificial Intelligence

Stellantis, Microsoft strike 5-year AI deal with Africa in focus

Stellantis and Microsoft have agreed to a five-year partnership that deepens their collaboration in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. The companies say the deal is aimed at reshaping how Stellantis designs, builds, and manages vehicles as the auto industry moves further into software-led systems.  The agreement reflects a broader push by global carmakers to rely more heavily on technology firms as vehicles become increasingly connected and dependent on digital services. It also signals how traditional manufacturers are adjusting to…

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Trafigura seals $1 billion Gabon oil deal, secures supply, boosts funding
Africa energy

Trafigura pays $1 billion for Gabon oil, tightening grip on Africa output

Singapore-based commodities trader Trafigura has agreed to a $1 billion prepayment deal with Gabon, securing future crude supplies in a move that highlights the growing use of oil-backed financing across Africa.  The agreement gives Gabon immediate access to funds at a time when many resource-rich economies are looking for ways to steady public finances and fund development without taking on traditional debt.  For Trafigura, the deal offers something just as important: reliable, long-term access to crude in a competitive global…

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EBRD backs $65 million Egypt solar, storage project at Benban Solar Park
Benban Solar Park

EBRD lends $65 million to HAU Energy for solar and storage project in Egypt

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is expanding its support for Egypt’s clean energy push with a $65 million loan to finance a new solar and battery storage project.  The funding targets a key gap in Egypt’s power system as demand rises and the country leans more on renewable energy. Officials say combining solar generation with storage will help keep electricity supply steady, even when sunlight is limited.  The investment comes as Egypt works to cut its reliance on…

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Uber, Lucid, PIF invest $750 million to scale robotaxis and EV tech
EV market

PIF, Uber invest $750 million in Lucid as robotaxi push gains traction

Saudi Arabia’s push to invest beyond oil is intersecting with Silicon Valley’s race to develop self-driving transport, as Uber Technologies Inc., Lucid Group Inc. and an affiliate of the Public Investment Fund deepen a partnership backed by a combined $750 million commitment.  The agreement reflects a broader shift in the electric vehicle and autonomous driving space, where funding is increasingly directed toward vehicles built for fleets rather than individual ownership. Companies are focusing on lowering operating costs and improving efficiency…

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Mobica plans $20 million Egypt auto investment as local rules reshape supply chains
Automotive manufacturing Africa

Mobica targets $20 million investment as Egypt’s auto manufacturing expands

Egypt’s effort to build a stronger domestic auto industry is moving beyond policy statements as new private investment begins to flow into local supply chains. The government has been working to reduce reliance on imported vehicle parts while encouraging manufacturers to produce more components inside the country.  The shift is becoming more visible as companies start to adjust their long-term plans. Rather than focusing only on final assembly, firms are increasingly looking at parts production, materials, and supplier networks. Officials…

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MTN Nigeria tests 25Gbps link with Huawei Nigeria to boost 5G
5G Nigeria

MTN Nigeria rolls out first 25Gbps microwave link in sub-Saharan Africa

MTN Nigeria has taken a step forward in its network upgrade plans after testing what it says is the first commercial 25Gbps full-duplex microwave link in sub-Saharan Africa, working with Huawei Nigeria. The trial, carried out on the E-band (80 GHz) spectrum, points to how operators are seeking faster, more efficient ways to support 5G services in Nigeria.  The move comes as demand for reliable, high-speed internet continues to rise in Africa’s largest telecom market. More users are streaming video,…

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