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Africa · Google News
Britain powers ahead on AI with billions of pounds of new investment and thousands of jobs secured as London Tech Week wraps up - GOV.UK
Britain powers ahead on AI with billions of pounds of new investment and thousands of jobs secured as London Tech Week wraps up GOV.UK
Google News · 12 Jun 2026
Kenya · Large refinery / petrochemicals complex
Dangote Opens $17bn Kenya Refinery to East African Investors With 30% Stake - https://www.nigeriahousingmarket.com/
Dangote Opens $17bn Kenya Refinery to East African Investors With 30% Stake https://www.nigeriahousingmarket.com/
Google News · 21 Aug 2026 · Thousands of technician, HSE, lab, logistics and contractor roles around full operations
Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
'Creating thousands of high-skilled jobs': SoftBank to invest €75bn in French AI data centres - Euronews.com
'Creating thousands of high-skilled jobs': SoftBank to invest €75bn in French AI data centres Euronews.com
Google News · 1 Jun 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Large refinery / petrochemicals complex
Greenpeace Africa statement on the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu - Greenpeace
Greenpeace Africa statement on the proposed Dangote oil refinery in Lamu Greenpeace
Google News · 14 Jul 2026 · Thousands of technician, HSE, lab, logistics and contractor roles around full operations
Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Backlash against data centers could cost the US its AI edge - Atlantic Council
Backlash against data centers could cost the US its AI edge Atlantic Council
Google News · 17 Jul 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Google News
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact - BBC
Google to fund Finnish AI with €13bn investment and nuclear power pact BBC
Google News · 9 Sept 2026
Uganda · Large refinery / petrochemicals complex
Uganda bets on oil city as East Africa’s petrochemical Hub - The EastAfrican
Uganda bets on oil city as East Africa’s petrochemical Hub The EastAfrican
Google News · 11 Jul 2026 · Thousands of technician, HSE, lab, logistics and contractor roles around full operations
Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Africa’s Data Center Boom: The Hidden Infrastructure Engine of Growth, Jobs and Energy Transformation - African Energy Week
Africa’s Data Center Boom: The Hidden Infrastructure Engine of Growth, Jobs and Energy Transformation African Energy Week
Google News · 7 May 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Google News
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné Is Fighting for Africa’s Future. He Deserves Our Respect. - African Energy Chamber
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné Is Fighting for Africa’s Future. He Deserves Our Respect. African Energy Chamber
Google News · 2 Jun 2026
Africa · Google News
What multi-million-dollar Dar Port expansion means for investors, TZ - Daily News
What multi-million-dollar Dar Port expansion means for investors, TZ Daily News
Google News · 12 Oct 2026
Africa · Large refinery / petrochemicals complex
Completion date, jobs expected: Key details to know about Dangote Lamu oil refinery - People Daily
Completion date, jobs expected: Key details to know about Dangote Lamu oil refinery People Daily
Google News · 28 Sept 2026 · Thousands of technician, HSE, lab, logistics and contractor roles around full operations
Africa · Critical minerals / mining expansion
US firm sets sights on mineral-rich, landlocked East African nation with historic $1.4 billion electricity deal, its largest-ever investment - Business Insider Africa
US firm sets sights on mineral-rich, landlocked East African nation with historic $1.4 billion electricity deal, its largest-ever investment Business Insider Africa
Google News · 17 Oct 2026 · Camp services, HSE, survey, driving and processing-plant technician demand
Egypt · AllAfrica
Egypt: African Water Facility Launches 2026-2030 Strategy At Cairo Water Week
[African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group launched its 2026-2030 African Water Facility Strategy at Cairo Water Week. The launch renews the call for African countries to contribute more resources to water and sanitation projects across the continent. It also calls for private investors to play a greater role in financing these projects.
AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026
Africa · Google News
Blue Cloud Softech begins work on $150m SpaceX service agreement - scanx.trade
Blue Cloud Softech begins work on $150m SpaceX service agreement scanx.trade
Google News · 24 Aug 2026
Africa · Google News
MTN’s new Africa Data Hub puts AI infrastructure at the centre of its Africa strategy - TechTrendsKE
MTN’s new Africa Data Hub puts AI infrastructure at the centre of its Africa strategy TechTrendsKE
Google News · 26 Aug 2026
Africa · Google News
IFC Partners with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to Boost Africa’s Digital Infrastructure - International Finance Corporation (IFC)
IFC Partners with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to Boost Africa’s Digital Infrastructure International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Google News · 20 Sept 2024
Nigeria · Google News
AEW 2026 to spotlight Nigeria’s AI infrastructure race, gas-to-power opportunities - The Guardian Nigeria News
AEW 2026 to spotlight Nigeria’s AI infrastructure race, gas-to-power opportunities The Guardian Nigeria News
Google News · 8 Jul 2026
South Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
South African competition tribunal clears AIIM-backed acquisition of Vantage's JNB11 data centre - Telecompaper
South African competition tribunal clears AIIM-backed acquisition of Vantage's JNB11 data centre Telecompaper
Google News · 17 Sept 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Google News
Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape at a pivotal investment crossroads - Consultancy.africa
Africa’s digital infrastructure landscape at a pivotal investment crossroads Consultancy.africa
Google News · 28 Nov 2025
Nigeria · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Why global hyperscalers are avoiding Nigeria despite Africa’s biggest market - Businessday NG
Why global hyperscalers are avoiding Nigeria despite Africa’s biggest market Businessday NG
Google News · 22 May 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Congo · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
DR Congo €8B Digital Plan: What It Includes (Telecom, Infrastructure, Data Centers) and Who Benefits - Tech In Africa
DR Congo €8B Digital Plan: What It Includes (Telecom, Infrastructure, Data Centers) and Who Benefits Tech In Africa
Google News · 28 Feb 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
South Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Data centre growth faces opposition in India and South Africa - Developing Telecoms
Data centre growth faces opposition in India and South Africa Developing Telecoms
Google News · 6 Aug 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa - Telecompaper
MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa Telecompaper
Google News · 25 Aug 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Connectivity build-out
Building Africa’s next broadband economy beyond just connectivity - Africa Science News
Building Africa’s next broadband economy beyond just connectivity Africa Science News
Google News · 21 Sept 2026 · Tower techs, fiber splicers, sales and field engineers
Africa · Google News
Five notable African ICT infrastructure deals - Africa Private Equity News
Five notable African ICT infrastructure deals Africa Private Equity News
Google News · 25 May 2025
Africa · Google News
African Development Bank Partners with AXIAN Telecom to Accelerate Africa's Digital Transformation - African Development Bank Group
African Development Bank Partners with AXIAN Telecom to Accelerate Africa's Digital Transformation African Development Bank Group
Google News · 29 Jan 2025
Africa · Connectivity build-out
How does fibre broadband infrastructure impact standards of living? - British International Investment
How does fibre broadband infrastructure impact standards of living? British International Investment
Google News · 18 Dec 2025 · Tower techs, fiber splicers, sales and field engineers
South Africa · Connectivity build-out
Maziv pledges R9 billion to expand broadband access across South Africa - htxt.africa
Maziv pledges R9 billion to expand broadband access across South Africa htxt.africa
Google News · 1 Apr 2026 · Tower techs, fiber splicers, sales and field engineers
Nigeria · Connectivity build-out
In Nigeria, Why Isn’t Broadband Everywhere? - IEEE Spectrum
In Nigeria, Why Isn’t Broadband Everywhere? IEEE Spectrum
Google News · 18 Sept 2025 · Tower techs, fiber splicers, sales and field engineers
Africa · Google News
How US infrastructure bill could affect development finance - World Economic Forum
How US infrastructure bill could affect development finance World Economic Forum
Google News · 16 Aug 2021
Africa · Google News
Accelerating digital inclusion in Africa - Brookings
Accelerating digital inclusion in Africa Brookings
Google News · 5 May 2025
Africa · Google News
Accelerating Africa's digital revolution to boost jobs and growth - World Bank Blogs
Accelerating Africa's digital revolution to boost jobs and growth World Bank Blogs
Google News · 17 Nov 2025
Ethiopia · Google News
IFC Supports IPT PowerTech to Deliver Clean Telecom Power Across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone - International Finance Corporation (IFC)
IFC Supports IPT PowerTech to Deliver Clean Telecom Power Across Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sierra Leone International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Google News · 23 Mar 2026
Kenya · Google News
Chinese Telecom Giant Picks Kenya for Headquarters, Plans Multibillion Investment - Kenyans.co.ke
Chinese Telecom Giant Picks Kenya for Headquarters, Plans Multibillion Investment Kenyans.co.ke
Google News · 18 Aug 2026
Africa · Google News
DNI invests R2.1bn across digital infrastructure and fintech - Portal ERP
DNI invests R2.1bn across digital infrastructure and fintech Portal ERP
Google News · 22 Sept 2026
Africa · AllAfrica
Africa: All of Africa Today - October 29, 2026
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AllAfrica · 29 Oct 2026
South Sudan · AllAfrica
South Sudan: Evidentia AI Completes South Sudan Pilot with the Department of Betting, Gaming and Lotteries, Advancing Transparent and Accountable Gaming Oversight Across Africa
[InfoWire] Evidentia AI, a gaming revenue intelligence and compliance monitoring company, has completed a pilot in South Sudan and presented its findings to the Department of Betting, Gaming and Lotteries at the Ministry of Finance and Planning. The pilot was designed to help the Department build an independent, evidence-based picture of the country's betting market. The pilot was a four week market review done without any system integration and with every observation verified against the live source. It involved no
AllAfrica · 27 Oct 2026
Africa · AllAfrica
Africa: All of Africa Today - October 30, 2026
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AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026
Congo · AllAfrica
Congo-Kinshasa: Global Nursing Head Flags Dangers of Misinformation After Killing of Congo Ebola Nurse
[allAfrica] Geneva -- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) head has warned of the lethal dangers that misinformation poses to the nursing profession following the killing of a nurse in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), who was responding to an Ebola case.
AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026
Africa · AllAfrica
Africa: AFCON Every Two Years Again As CAF Reverses Decision
[Vanguard] The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has reversed its decision to stage the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) every four years, announcing that the tournament will return to its traditional two-year cycle.
AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026
Africa · AllAfrica
Africa: From Commonwealth Connections to Economic Opportunity - Expanding Africa-Caribbean Trade Linkages
[allAfrica] When Commonwealth leaders gather in Antigua and Barbuda this November, they will confront rising trade tensions, geopolitical shocks and supply chain disruption alongside longstanding challenges, such as high debt, limited affordable finance, climate exposure and poor connectivity.
AllAfrica · 30 Oct 2026
Mauritius · AllAfrica
Africa: #USAfricaBizSummit
[Corporate Council on Africa] Port Louis -- New leaders have been confirmed for the the 18th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Port Louis, Mauritius, from December 6 to 9, 2026. The event is organized by he Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius.
AllAfrica · 26 Oct 2026
Lesotho · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Convalt Energy to Build 1,200MW Hydropower Plant and AI Data Center in Lesotho - fundsforNGOs News
Convalt Energy to Build 1,200MW Hydropower Plant and AI Data Center in Lesotho fundsforNGOs News
Google News · 9 Jun 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Inside the race to fire up Africa’s power-hungry data centres - African Business
Inside the race to fire up Africa’s power-hungry data centres African Business
Google News · 23 Dec 2025 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Google News
Africa’s Alumina Boom Signals Next Phase in Mining Value Creation - Africa24 TV
Africa’s Alumina Boom Signals Next Phase in Mining Value Creation Africa24 TV
Google News · 27 Mar 2026
South Africa · Google News
Central Energy Fund Group chair calls for debate on South Africa’s refining future - Green Building Africa
Central Energy Fund Group chair calls for debate on South Africa’s refining future Green Building Africa
Google News · 10 Oct 2026
South Africa · Google News
Green jobs can’t fix South African unemployment, experts say - The Japan Times
Green jobs can’t fix South African unemployment, experts say The Japan Times
Google News · 5 Jun 2026
Africa · Google News
Renewable Energy Jobs in 2026: Global Market Growth, Skills Gap & Career Pathways (With Data + Forecasts) - Green Fuel Journal
Renewable Energy Jobs in 2026: Global Market Growth, Skills Gap & Career Pathways (With Data + Forecasts) Green Fuel Journal
Google News · 27 Feb 2026
Africa · Google News
Africa’s AI moment: How coordinated investment in 'green' computing can unlock $1.5 trillion - World Economic Forum
Africa’s AI moment: How coordinated investment in 'green' computing can unlock $1.5 trillion World Economic Forum
Google News · 3 Dec 2025
Lesotho · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
US Firm to Build $6.2 Billion Lesotho Hydro Project, Data Center - Bloomberg.com
US Firm to Build $6.2 Billion Lesotho Hydro Project, Data Center Bloomberg.com
Google News · 4 Jun 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Burkina Faso · Large refinery / petrochemicals complex
Burkina Faso opens $19 million gold refinery as Traoré pushes to keep mining wealth at home - Business Insider Africa
Burkina Faso opens $19 million gold refinery as Traoré pushes to keep mining wealth at home Business Insider Africa
Google News · 29 Sept 2026 · Thousands of technician, HSE, lab, logistics and contractor roles around full operations
South Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Solar pulled South Africa out of an energy crisis. Data centers now want preferential access to that grid - Factor This
Solar pulled South Africa out of an energy crisis. Data centers now want preferential access to that grid Factor This
Google News · 31 Aug 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
Africa · Hyperscale or colocation data centre
Risks and Opportunities in Data Center and AI Investment in Emerging Markets - International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Risks and Opportunities in Data Center and AI Investment in Emerging Markets International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Google News · 18 Aug 2026 · Construction spike first, then permanent NOC, electrical, cooling and security roles
South Africa · Google News
South Africa’s New US$181 Billion Investment Push Targets Energy, Mining and Infrastructure- Spherical Insights Analysis - Spherical Insights
South Africa’s New US$181 Billion Investment Push Targets Energy, Mining and Infrastructure- Spherical Insights Analysis Spherical Insights
Google News · 7 Oct 2026
Africa · Google News
UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia - African Development Bank Group
UN Secretary-General launches Global Grids Accelerator to power growth and clean energy in Africa and South-East Asia African Development Bank Group
Google News · 23 Sept 2026
Africa · Google News
Europe Bets Billions on North Africa's Clean Energy Potential - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Europe Bets Billions on North Africa's Clean Energy Potential Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News · 8 Aug 2026
Nigeria · Google News
IFC and Norfund Expand Energy Access for Homes and Businesses in Underserved Communities Across Nigeria - International Finance Corporation (IFC)
IFC and Norfund Expand Energy Access for Homes and Businesses in Underserved Communities Across Nigeria International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Google News · 29 Apr 2026
Africa · Google News
Evidence, Citizens Key to Africa’s Green Energy Transition - Bantu Gazette
Evidence, Citizens Key to Africa’s Green Energy Transition Bantu Gazette
Google News · 21 Oct 2026
Africa · Google News
Green colonialism and Africa’s renewable energy push: pathways to sustainable green technology partnerships - APRI - APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute
Green colonialism and Africa’s renewable energy push: pathways to sustainable green technology partnerships - APRI APRI – Africa Policy Research Institute
Google News · 14 Jul 2026
Africa · Google News
Changing Unjust Financial Rules Could Unlock $367 Billion a Year For Africa’s Just Energy Transition - Oil Change International
Changing Unjust Financial Rules Could Unlock $367 Billion a Year For Africa’s Just Energy Transition Oil Change International
Google News · 7 Oct 2026