Will be the first of four hubs in Africa

Will be the first of four hubs in Africa

Google says it has exceeded a five-year, $1bn Africa investment pledge, unveiling new connectivity hubs, an AI lab in Ghana, and an Idris Elba tie-up.

Google will build Africa's first Digital Exchange Port in the Eastern Cape, creating a high-capacity gateway linking subsea cables, ISPs and cloud platforms.

Google's latest investment drive signals more than an expansion of its African footprint. It reflects a strategic shift in how global technology firms view the continent, with…