Intelligent CIO Africa Issue 81 | Page 24

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EGYPT
Al Masaood Power Division , part of the Al Masaood Group , one of Abu Dhabi ’ s business conglomerates , announced its participation in Middle East North Africa Electric Vehicle Road Show . The highlight of the division showcase is the SHAMS + Charge 3D mock-up , an innovative charging solution for electric vehicles , EVs and hybrid marine vessels , proudly manufactured in the UAE .
SHAMS + Charge enables fast and sustainable battery charging using solar energy , with a network of charging stations serving the automotive and maritime sectors . The solution is equipped with smart features to ensure stable charging and can be installed cordlessly for maximum convenience and flexibility in various locations , including agricultural areas and marine ports .

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KENYA

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SEYCHELLES
Aga Khan Health Services , East Africa , announced it would implement MEDITECH ’ s Expanse Electronic Health Record , at the hospitals in Aga Khan Health Services Tanzania and Aga Khan Health Services Kenya , and all outreach health clinics , forming a comprehensive network of healthcare services .
With streamlined medical data management , healthcare professionals can access comprehensive patient records , facilitating better-informed decisions and personalised treatment plans . This improved coordination among care teams will optimise patient outcomes and elevate the overall quality of healthcare services .
KuCoin , a top five cryptocurrency exchange in the world , is celebrating its 6th Anniversary with a breakthrough achievement of surpassing 30 million users , two momentous milestones of its journey at the same time . This remarkable achievement is a testament to KuCoin ’ s commitment to excellence and its unwavering dedication to the global crypto community .
Since its inception , KuCoin has been committed to providing a secure and reliable platform for users to trade cryptocurrencies . With its user-friendly interface , advanced trading features , and topnotch security measures , KuCoin has gained immense popularity among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors worldwide .

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ZAMBIA

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NIGERIA
Neobank Lupiya has successfully secured $ 8.25 million in Series A seed funding round . The fundraising was led by Alitheia IDF Fund , a Private Equity Fund that invests with a gender lens , with substantial participation from INOKS Capital SA and the German Investment Bank KfW DEG .
Founded in 2016 , the neobank has steadily risen as a prominent figure in Zambia ’ s fintech scene and has an impressive list of backers that includes Mastercard , Google , The World Bank , and the UN International Trade Centre . Lupiya ’ s primary mission is to bridge the financial inclusion gap by offering easy-to-use , technology-driven financial solutions to the unbanked and underbanked populations in Zambia .
Vertiv is continuing to invest in the African continent , announcing the opening of a new Nigerian office and customer showroom in Lagos . The new local facility will provide Nigerian customers and partners with first-hand experience of a range of Vertiv thermal management , uninterruptible power supply , UPS systems , and integrated cabinet solutions .
These include Vertiv SmartCabinet , a pre-configured , selfcontained infrastructure solution that offers efficiency , economy , interoperability , and control ; and the Vertiv Liebert EXS UPS , an optimised three-phase , high efficiency power protection system with integrated internal battery , maintenance bypass and optional receptacle distribution in a single package .
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