The Partech Africa Fund has achieved a final closing at US$142.75mn, more than double the size of its first closing a year ago at US$70mn
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New deep-sea exploration to boost good ocean governance

Commonwealth governments are set to benefit from a ground-breaking scientific research expedition into the unexplored depths of the Indian Ocean. (Image source: K.B.L. Luccia/Flickr)
First Descent, a collaboration of ocean research institute Nekton, the Commonwealth and other partners will launch a multidisciplinary exploration ocean territory
TIBCO signs partnership deal with TechSoft
TIBCO Software, a global leader in integration, API management and analytics, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with TechSoft International (TechSoft), formerly TIBCO South Africa
Boosting development through technological advancements
CSquared, a pan-African broadband infrastructure provider that enables ISPS and MNOs to provide high quality broadband through shared infrastructure, has spelt out its operational priorities to shape Africa’s digital future and trigger technological advancement in the region
DuPont breaks ground on new European headquarters for industrial biosciences

DuPont to expand research capabilities in Leiden at new facility equipped with cutting-edge biotechnology laboratories. (Image source: DuPont)
DuPont Industrial Biosciences broke ground on the new site at the Leiden Bio Science Park in Oegstgeest, the Netherlands