Alphabet's Google will invest at least €13 billion, about $15.1 billion, in artificial intelligence infrastructure in Finland over the next two years, according to TimesLIVE. The company has also signed its first nuclear power contract outside the United States as part of the move. The investment underscores Google's expanding commitment to AI development and energy sourcing in Europe.

At the first Cloud Summit for Africa, Google announced its plan to invest R3 million in establishing a digital innovation centre in Soweto. This initiative aims to foster digital skills and innovation in the region.

The European Union and the European Investment Bank have invested €108 million through the Boost Africa initiative to support entrepreneurship across Africa, according to Tribune Online. The programme is expected to create about 15,000 jobs by channelling funding into African businesses and startups. The investment forms part of broader European efforts to strengthen economic development, innovation, and private sector growth on the continent, as reported by the Nigerian newspaper on its website.

Google has announced that its Johannesburg Cloud Region is expected to contribute $90.6 billion to South Africa's economy by 2030, as part of its expansion in cloud and artificial intelligence services on the continent. This projection was revealed during Google Cloud's first Africa Cloud Summit in Johannesburg, where it was also noted that approximately 314,900 jobs would be supported by this initiative.

Kenya is seeking to establish itself as a leading digital infrastructure and investment hub in Africa, with the government prioritising fibre connectivity, data centres, cloud computing and artificial intelligence to attract global investment and accelerate economic growth. According to the Kenya News Agency, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Stephen Isaboke said digital infrastructure had become critical national infrastructure, comparable to roads and water, underscoring its importance to the country's development agenda.

Google is set to launch the Eastern Cape Digital Exchange Port, which is part of a broader initiative to establish four connectivity hubs across Africa. This project aims to enhance local connectivity and computing capabilities in the region.