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How Companies in Africa Are Transforming Cost Centers into Cash
In his first public announcement since becoming CEO in 2021, Intel’s chief executive Pat Gelsinger announced a strategy shift.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Orange Withdraws from Ethio Telecom Sale Process
The France-based operator group explained it would not move forward with a plan to attempt to acquire a 45 per cent stake in the Ethiopian business.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- mobile finance
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PUE at the BoP: Three Approaches To Making Productive Uses Of Energy Accessible To All
Productive Use of Energy (PUE) technologies, such as solar water pumps, refrigeration and sewing machines, are crucial for helping smallholder farmers and other microentrepreneurs generate incomes. But as Christopher Emmott at Acumen explains, the high up-front costs of PUE appliances prevent many people at the Base of the Pyramid (BoP) from purchasing them. He shares some innovative approaches and business models that can enable vulnerable communities to access these life-changing technologies.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Social Enterprise, Technology
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Nigeria’s AltSchool Africa to Receive Support from Rwanda’s $30 Million Tech Fund
AltSchool Africa is a Nigerian edtech startup offering online-only learning.
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- Education, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- edtech, innovation, startups
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Making Africa the Animation Capital of the World: A Growing Industry Aims to Take its Place Among its Global Peers
Africa has a rich history in storytelling, as the continent was the site of some of the earliest forms of human creativity. But when it comes to animated works, it has historically been overshadowed by traditional animation powerhouses in the Global North. However, according to Abdulrahman Khedr at Egypt-based animation studio Giraffics, that's beginning to change. He explores how African creators are carving out a unique niche in the animation world, gaining international recognition and bringing substantial economic benefits to the continent.
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- Technology
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Virgin Atlantic Completes First Long-Haul Flight Fully Powered by Sustainable Fuel
The first trans-Atlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel departed London for New York on Tuesday as the industry seeks to prove the viability of greener air travel.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Global
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Bolt Axes 5,000 Drivers on Non-compliance, Safety Concerns
The firm stated that it will continue to permanently block both drivers and riders, reported for any misconduct, from accessing the platform.
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- Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India Launches $25 Million Fund and Global Repository to Spur Digital Public Infrastructure Implementation
DPI's are intended to support the achievement of the SDGs, and align with the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (NDLD), according to the announcement.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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