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Why Domestic Solar Manufacturing Could Turbocharge Africa’s Energy Transition
Solar factories are beginning to spring up across Africa, helping create favorable conditions for growth and acceptance of the technology.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Universal Energy Facility to Grant up to $10.4 Million For Renewables in the DRC, Madagascar and Sierra Leone
The funding will benefit an estimated 88,000 people in 29 communities in the three countries.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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GEAPP Commits $100 Million to Energy Transition Programme in Nigeria
The funding was allocated to boost renewable energy in Nigeria and increase access.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Starlink Launches in Kenya as Safaricom Gears up for Competition
Starlink is now available in Kenya but Safaricom says it intends to launch a Starlink competitor in the coming months.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: AI In India’s Healthcare Sector: What It Is And How It Works
The recent report published by NASSCOM stated, AI in healthcare has immense potential and it might add $25-$30 billion to India’s GDP by the year 2025.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Chapa Partners with Telegram to Revolutionize Digital Payments in Ethiopia
This partnership brings a new level of ease and efficiency to the world of e-commerce, benefiting both businesses and consumers.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Africa’s Green Power Push Falters as Projects Fail
Regular breakdowns at state power utility Eskom's ageing coal-fired plants mean the continent's most developed economy faces daily planned power cuts.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- failure, renewable energy, solar
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Bboxx and MTN Rwanda Partner to Connect the Unconnected Across Rwanda
Bboxx and MTN Rwanda will leverage their combined expertise and shared vision to make essential technology more accessible for all Rwandans.
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- Energy, Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- data, digital inclusion, innovation, partnerships, SDGs
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