Hardy Pemhiwa, Cassava Technologies CEO, gives the DFC’s Regional MD for Africa, Vibhuti Jain, and US Consul General, Vincent Spera. a tour of a data center in Johannesburg.
The US International Development Finance Corporation has invested $300 Million in the expansion of Africa Data Centres. Africa Data Centres noted that the investment will be used towards acquisition and expansion of existing data center assets, and to facilitate entry into new markets.
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Target 17.8. Enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology.
Target 17.14. Enhance policy coherence for sustainable development.
Target 17.16. Enhance multi-stakeholder partnerships that mobilise and share knowledge, expertise, technology and financial resources to support the
achievement of the UN SDGs.
Target 17.17. Encourage and promote effective partnerships.
Target 17.18. Enhance capacity-building support to increase the availability of high-quality, timely and reliable data relevant in national contexts.
17.8, 17.16, 17.17 and 17.18: We operate as an accountable and transparent organisation; essential for effective partnerships that promote improved and
inclusive ICT:
17.14: We engage with regulators on the development of national policy.
Target 16.3. Promote the rule of law.
Target 16.5. Substantially reduce corruption and bribery.
Target 16.6. Develop effective, accountable and transparent institutions.
Target 16.7. Ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels.
Target 16.10. Ensure public access to information and protect fundamental freedoms.
16.3 and 16.5: Our Code of Conduct, values, governance structures and policies ensure that we employ transparent and ethical business practices, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations across our jurisdictions. Compliance monitoring extends to our business partners.
16.6: The digital products and services we provide support the effectiveness, resilience, accountability and transparency of other institutions and protects their data and intellectual property.
16.7: Talent management is conducted with fairness and transparency, ensuring that our leadership team is representative of the societies in which we operate.
16.10: Our affordable solutions support access to information, improving lives that can help to reduce poverty and upholding freedom of speech. In addition, the new Group sustainability strategy will enhance the accuracy and completeness of our own publicly available sustainability information.
Target 11.3. Enhance inclusive and sustainable urbanisation.
Target 11.4. Strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard the world’s cultural and natural heritage.
Target 11.6. Reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities.
11.3: Our digital infrastructure and accessible and affordable products and services support inclusive and sustainable urban development, including digital and financial inclusion.
11.4: The preservation of cultural heritage and the natural environment are key criteria when acquiring land and constructing infrastructure.
11.6: DPA provides businesses and individuals with access to affordable solar energy through a zero-start-up cost model.
Target 9.1. Develop quality, reliable, sustainable and resilient infrastructure to support economic development and human wellbeing with a focus on affordable and equitable access.
Target 9.4. Upgrade infrastructure and industries to make them sustainable with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies.
Target 9.5. Upgrade the technological capabilities of industrial sectors and encourage innovation.
9.1 and 9.5: Our access to capital allows us to invest in growth projects and innovation to meet market demand, in turn supporting economic development and fostering innovation in the ICT sector. In addition, we promote affordable connection to the internet, driving digital inclusion for formal and informal businesses and households in urban and rural areas.
Sasai Fintech provides affordable access to financial services.
9.4: We adhere to industry best practices and standards to provide resilient, reliable and secure digital infrastructure, products and services, encompassing:
9.4: Our planned upgrades include the replacement of infrastructure that is power-intensive with renewable energy alternatives and technology that uses energy and water resources more efficiently. When selecting our business partners, we consider how they manage their environmental impact.
Target 8.2. Achieve economic productivity through technological upgrading and innovation.
Target 8.3. Promote policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and SME development.
Target 8.4. Improve resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation.
Target 8.5. Achieve productive employment and decent work for all (women, men, young people and persons with disabilities) with equal pay for work of equal value.
Target 8.6. Substantially reduce the proportion of youth not in employment, education or training.
Target 8.8. Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers.
8.2, 8.3 and 8.6: We contribute to economic productivity and growth and job creation through:
8.4: We implement initiatives that support the sustainable use of resources (especially for energy and water).
8.5 and 8.8: Our Code of Conduct, values, governance structures, policies and business partner requirements promote:
Oswald Jumira Oswald is an international digital technology professional and business executive with more than 14 years’ experience successfully advancing the growth and adoption of digital technology across the African continent. Oswald has worked with start-ups, universities, global technology and venture capital companies to develop and scale up innovative digital solution across Africa. Oswald working with the African Union, Africa CDC and other strategic partners recently led the Econet technical team in developing the Africa Medical Supplies Platform which is the marketplace for Covid-19 medical supplies for Africa governments and businesses.
CEO Vaya Technologies
Norman Moyo Norman has a well-rounded experience gained whilst working in various African countries like Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and South Africa. Having begun his career journey at Standard Chartered Bank, he moved into the telecommunications industry when GSM technology was introduced in Africa by being part of Econet Wireless Zimbabwe team. Thereafter he moved to Celtel International as Commercial Director in Zambia before landing the job of Chief Marketing Officer in Nigeria. In 2011 Norman was nominated to the prestigious GTB global top 40 world telecom leaders under 40 years as a result of his work in Nigeria. In addition, his exploits in IOT have recently earned him two Titans of Influence awards (2017) on a national and regional level in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
CEO Distributed Power Technologies
Nic Rudnick Nic Rudnick became Liquid Telecom CEO in 2004, when the company rebranded from Econet Satellite Services, and has played a lead role in the creation of our Pan-African network, which now stretches over 60,000km. He has been listed in Global Telecom Business Magazine’s 100 most influential people in the telecommunications industry for the last five consecutive years — highlighting his dedication to building Africa’s digital future.
Group CEO Liquid Intelligent Technologies
Hardy Pemhiwa Hardy Pemhiwa has over 12 years’ experience as a managing director and co-founder of a regulated financial services firm in Kenya offering investment management and investment banking services across Eastern and Southern Africa. In this role, he has helped companies in the region to raise more than $500m in debt and equity capital.
Group CEO & Managing Director
Tracy Mpofu Tracy Mpofu joined Econet Wireless as Chief Operations Officer in 2000 from Coca Cola. Tracy has assisted in the establishment of Econet Wireless operations in various countries. Tracy is the Group Chief Operations Officer.
Group CFO
Darlington Mandivenga Darlington Mandivenga has served the Econet Group in various senior executive roles in a stable career spanning over almost 20 years, including as CEO and CMO within its Telco Operations. His most recent role before the current one was that of Group Deputy CEO for Econet Wireless Operations which had oversight on all the Group’s mobile network operations . He has tremendous pan African experience across the major markets of influence that include Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe and South Africa, among others.
CEO Sasai Fintech International
Stephane Duproz Stephane Duproz is A highly experienced data centre professional, Stephane has worked for over 20 years in the sector, including over 14 years at TelecityGroup. Stephane has also served as Chairman of the Board for the European Data Centre Association (EUDCA), and acted as Vice President Member of the French Data Centre Association (CESIT).
CEO Africa Data Centres
