Tech giant Google has announced its intent to establish a Google Cloud region in South Africa, the first on the continent. 🖥️💵 googlenews
“Google’s recent efforts in this regard have been particularly encouraging. The Equiano cable landed in Cape Town recently, and the improved speed and reduced internet costs that this can deliver has the potential to drive much fuller Internet participation for many more South Africans,” Mapulane said.
This helps people virtually explore and navigate neighbourhoods on Google Maps. They are also extending the service to Rwanda, meaning that Street View is now available in 11 African countries.Google said Africa’s internet economy has the potential to grow to $180 billion by 2025 – 5.2% of the continent’s GDP.
Nitin Gajria, Managing Director, Google Africa added the company is collaborating with governments, policymakers, NGOs, telcos, business leaders, creators and media so that it can help accelerate Africa’s digital transformation. Milestones achieved include the subsea cable, Equiano, now running through Togo, Nigeria, Namibia and South Africa, which is expected to deliver faster, lower cost internet to the continent by connecting St. Helena, Togo, Nigeria, Namibia and South Africa with Europe.A recent economic impact assessment conducted by Africa Practice and Genesis Analytics found that by 2025, the cable is set to accelerate economic growth with GDPs of Nigeria rising by USD 10.
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