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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
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- 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
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- 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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Biden Administration Opens up $20 Billion ‘Green Bank’ for Clean Energy Projects Focused On Disadvantaged Communities
Vice President Kamala Harris, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan and other officials will announce the grant competitions Friday at a historically black university in Baltimore.
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- Energy, Finance, Technology
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- North America
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Rethinking Farming in Small Island Developing States: Five Major Trends in Jamaican Agriculture That Can Apply to Other Emerging Economies
Though Jamaica is working to diversify production and build self-sufficiency in its agricultural sector, like much of the Caribbean region, it still imports more food and livestock than it exports. But as Varun Baker at Farm Credibly points out, the country is exploring new farming practices and technologies that can boost its agricultural output and sustainability. He shares five key trends in Jamaican agriculture that could provide a model to other emerging economies — particularly Small Island Developing States.
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- Agriculture, Environment, Technology
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Kenya Is Walking Back A Contentious Rule That Spooked Tech Companies
The repeal of this rule brings relief to telecom multinationals, most notably Airtel Kenya, which had been obligated to sell a 30 percent stake to comply with ownership regulations.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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