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Amazon : $1.7 billion investment in Africa by 2029

Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest an additional $1.7 billion in Africa by 2029 to expand its cloud and artificial intelligence services. This announcement was made during the AWS Summit 2024 in Johannesburg, marking Amazon’s 20th anniversary on the continent. The company is focusing on generative AI with its Amazon Bedrock platform to support Africa’s growth.