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Nigeria Launches an Ambitious National Digital Cloud Policy
The final phase will involve scaling government migration, expanding infrastructure, onboarding participating states, strengthening regional interconnection and increasing digital service exports.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Canva Africa, Paystack Partner to Equip Nigerian Entrepreneurs With AI-Powered Creative Tools
"Under the Paystack Small Business Bundle, eligible merchants will receive six months of Canva Business at no cost."
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India’s Software firm Rezolv Raises $12.5 Million Series A Led by Norwest
Rezolv sells software to banks and non-banking financial companies to manage debt collection, from early reminders through legal recovery.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Apple Pay Launches in the Philippines
"An easier, safer, and more secure way to pay using iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac is now available."
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- Technology
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- South Asia
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Geospatial Startup NeoGeo Raises $20 Million from Neev II Fund and Aavishkaar Capital in India
"By optimising spatial planning, NeoGeo drives climate mitigation through measurable resource efficiency and carbon abatement, while simultaneously enabling climate-resilient development and adaptation through proactive hazard and vulnerability mapping."
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- Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: USAID’s Exit Leaves a Gap in the Drive for Meaningful Connectivity
Sonia Jorge, founder and executive director of the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP), says meaningful connectivity requires affordable access, adequate network quality, a device capable of using relevant services, regular use and the skills to participate safely and productively online. A basic connection may allow a call or a mobile-money transaction, but it may not be enough for telemedicine, education, public information or an online business.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Airtel, Starlink Launch Satellite Service in DRC
Airtel said the DRC deployment could help people and organisations operating in remote areas, including transport and logistics companies, humanitarian agencies, health workers, farmers and mining operations.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Africa Secures $500 Million for Climate Resilient Cities
AIIB has approved a $500 million sovereign-backed loan to strengthen water, electricity and waste services across South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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