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Microsoft will spend $100M to open its first development center in Africa

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submitted almost 7 years ago by Felicita

Microsoft will spend $100M to open its first development center in Africa

submitted almost 7 years ago by Felicita

Microsoft will spend $100M to open its first development center in Africa
  • Microsoft is investing over $100 million to open its first development center in Africa, with plans to hire 500 people in Nairobi, Kenya, and Lagos, Nigeria within four years.
  • The company aims to recruit engineers specializing in AI, machine learning, and mixed reality, and is partnering with local universities to create a unique curriculum for the Africa Development Centre to drive impact in sectors like FinTech and AgriTech.
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