
Zimbabwe’s richest man Strive Masiyiwa’s AI factory to cost $720 million
The facility, which is set to launch in South Africa by June 2025, will provide businesses, governments, and researchers with world-class AI computing capabilities.
The facility, which is set to launch in South Africa by June 2025, will provide businesses, governments, and researchers with world-class AI computing capabilities.
The AI factory will integrate NVIDIA’s accelerated computing and AI software using the NVIDIA Cloud Partner (NCP) reference architecture.
Funding supports debt refinancing, restructuring, and expansion across Africa and globally, solidifying its position as a technology leader.
C5 Capital, a specialist venture capital firm, will provide the financing.
Durvasula will take on the leadership role to drive growth, innovation and strategy for Africa Data Centers.