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Microsoft has launched Microsoft Frontier Company, a new AI engineering and enterprise transformation business designed to help organizations build and scale artificial intelligence systems across their operations. The company said it will invest $2.5 billion into the initiative and deploy 6,000 engineers and industry specialists to work directly with customers.

Google Play is committing $1 million to independent game developers across Africa through its first regional Indie Games Fund, expanding support for the continent’s growing gaming ecosystem with financing, technical assistance and mentorship. The initiative, announced Tuesday, will provide equity-free funding to selected game studios across 32 African countries, with individual allocations ranging from $50,000 to $200,000.

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MTN Group has appointed Jerry Soko as Chief Executive Officer of MTN Eswatini, effective July 1, as the African telecommunications operator continues to strengthen its leadership ranks in support of its long-term growth strategy. Soko assumes the role after serving as acting CEO for seven months, a period during which the company said he helped restore momentum in the  business through stronger operational execution and deeper customer engagement.

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Sanara has deployed more than $9.3 million (KES 1.2 billion) in commercial financing and grants to Kenya’s creative economy, while demand for its Ota loan facilities has climbed to approximately KES 4 billion, signaling strong appetite for financing among creative entrepreneurs and exposing a substantial funding gap in the sector.

Catalyst Fund has secured $30 million in commitments for its Africa-focused climate resilience investment strategy, attracting new backers including the International Finance Corporation, Shell Foundation and Trafigura Foundation as investors increase their bets on adaptation technologies across the continent.

Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC) has certified 15 new firms in a move expected to mobilize more than $200 million in investment and create over 1,000 direct and indirect jobs. Startup funding guide The latest group of certified companies spans sectors including artificial intelligence, digital finance, climate and carbon markets, healthcare, investment management and financial technology, reflecting the country’s push to attract capital into high-growth industries.

Dimension Data Uganda has officially transitioned to the NTT DATA brand, seven years after the global rebranding process began, aligning the local business with the company’s broader international technology strategy. The move follows a global integration initiative launched in 2019 and gives the Uganda operation access to expanded capabilities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, networking and managed services.

President Cyril Ramaphosa opens inaugural Google Cloud Summit in Africa Google and Akuna Group have announced a new partnership aimed at expanding opportunities for underrepresented creators across Africa through artificial intelligence education and access to advanced digital tools.