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COMESA, World Bank Announce $50 Million Energy Access Initiative
The program will engage specialized local and international firms and private investors to provide technical services.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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AFC and d.light Achieve Off-Grid Solar Industry Milestone with Full Repayment of Senior Debt for $110 Million Securitization Facility
AFC’s groundbreaking USD$110 million securitization vehicle, BLK1, the first securitization instrument for Pay-As-You-Go solar home systems, has achieved a full exit for its senior lenders months ahead of schedule.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Africa’s Hohm Energy Raises $8 Million to Drive Solar Revolution
Hohm Energy will accelerate the adoption of rooftop solar in South Africa by investing in its new cutting-edge climate fintech strategy.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Varaha Raises $8.7 Million to Help Smallholders in Asia & Africa Transition to Climate-Friendly Farming Methods
India-based Varaha has raised $8.7 million in Series A funding for its full-stack climate tech that measures and quantifies carbon sequestration and emissions reduction for regenerative agriculture, afforestation and biochar projects.
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- Agriculture, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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An African Approach to Online Education: An Innovative Platform Aims to Prepare the Continent’s Youth for the Jobs of the Future
By 2050, one in every four individuals in the world will be African. In response to this demographic shift, it's essential to ensure that young Africans possess the necessary skills to compete in the global job market. But according to Adewale Yusuf at AltSchool Africa, conventional educational approaches have failed to meet these students' unique needs. He explains how AltSchool Africa developed an online platform based on African approaches to learning, and how the platform provides young students with the job skills they need to succeed in an increasingly global economy.
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- Education, Technology
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Press Release: D.light and Chapel Hill Denham Close $7.4 Million in Securitized Financing to Fund Off-Grid Solar Expansion in Nigeria
A new financing facility provided by the Nigeria Infrastructure Debt Fund (NIDF) will open up access to affordable clean energy in Nigeria.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Entertainment Firm MultiChoice Renews Distribution Deal with Disney+
The partnership kick-started a new phase of international expansion for the American streaming platform, as it planned to launch in 42 countries across 11 territories.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Arnergy, Which Provides Solar Power Systems to Homes and Businesses in Nigeria, Raises $3 Million
Arnergy was launched as a provider of sustainable energy services intended to deliver clean and reliable energy for businesses or homes.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa