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Nigeria’s Communication Platform, Termii Raises $3.65 Million to Expand to New African Markets
The funds will be used to develop and promote existing and new products in new markets, with a priority on Francophone African countries.
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- Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC invests in the Africa Conservation and Communities Tourism Fund to Support Ecotourism, Conservation in Sub-Saharan Africa
IFC's $13 million investment will support ecotourism businesses in and around conservation areas in East and Southern Africa.
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- Environment, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Zambia-Focused PE Fund Reaches $40 Million First Close
The move is significant for the Zambian private equity space because Monter has set a precedent with regulators that other financial services companies may now follow.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank, Government of Chad Sign $650,000 Grant Agreement to Extend Digital Financial and Non-financial Services to Women and Youth
The funding will advance the Microfinance Development Support Project for Women and Youth Entrepreneurship.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyan Retail-Tech Startup Wasoko Expands to Zambia
Launching its central hub in Lusaka, Wasoko’s operations will enable small retailers across the city to access an affordable range of products.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, MSMEs, startups, supply chains
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GenZero and BCG Join Forces on Climate Impact Measurement Framework
As decarbonisation becomes a prominent part of many investment portfolios, the current lack of a standardised method for quantifying its impact has prompted these two global leaders to collaborate on a solution.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Global
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A $22-Billion Indian Tech Darling Runs Afoul of Lenders
Add Indian education startup Byju’s to the growing list of companies that became victims of their own success during the pandemic.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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BlackRock Eyes $7 Billion for New Global Renewable Power Fund
The world's biggest asset manager BlackRock said it hopes to raise up to $7 billion for its fourth Global Renewable Power Fund as clients ramp up climate-friendly investments.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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