NEWS Updates on private and public projects in Eastern Africa Econet to invest in data centres in Africa 04/2021Strive Masiyiwa has raised more than $1 billion for the data centresThis is a critical investment given the rise in supply of digital services across Africa and the need for cloud storageFor more details: theafricareport.com Shemu plc, Ethiopia invests $40 million to expand edible oil plant 03/2021Current domestic production of edible oils only meets two thrids of the country’s needsThe expansion will allow the company to increase production to 950 tonnes a day from current 230 tonnes dailyFor more details: foodbusinessafrica.com Solar powered laptops for school children in Madagascar 02/2021The initiative is a collaboration between Malagasy solar start up, Jirogasy and UK battery developer, AceleronThe computers are built in Madagascar and the batteries are made in KenyaFor more details: esi-africa.com Kasada Capital acquires hotel portfolio from AccorInvest 01/2021The acquisition comprises 8 hotels in 3 West African countries: Senegal, Cameroon and Cote d’IvoireThe hotels are operational and cater to intra-regional business travellersFor more details: businesswire.com Rwanda launches solar powered irrigation project for horticulture sector 12/2020The project will be launched in Ngoma district2400 farmers will benefit from the initiativeRwarri will also provide training on sustainable agriculture methodsFor more details: foodbusinessafrica.com