Google scouts for tech talent in Africa to support continent’s first product development centre

Cable is scheduled to be operational by the end of 2022.

emand for African developers peaked in 2021 against the backdrop of the global economic crisis and impact of the pandemic, says Google.

The multimillion-dollar investment enables local SMEs and non-profits to contribute to SA's digital economy.

Manyika spent nearly 30 years with global business and corporate advisory firm Mckinsey.

Represents first investment from the Africa Investment Fund.

The upgrade comes as more submarine cables are expected to land on the African continent to boost connectivity.

Fifty fledgling businesses selected from nine countries have access to the non-equity fund.

Investment focuses on enabling fast, affordable internet access, supporting start-ups.

The tech giant prepares to introduce a series of initiatives this month, to help boost the recovery of SMEs in Africa’s post-COVID-19 economy.

Google opens applications for two annual initiatives: the Google for Start-ups Accelerator programme and Africa Developer Scholarship 2021.

The Supreme Court rules Google did not commit copyright infringement against Oracle when it copied snippets of Java to build its Android OS.