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D2C Meat Brand Fipola Ceases Operations Amid Funding Winter in India
Chennai-based meat delivery D2C startup Fipola has reportedly shut its operations and is looking for ways to liquidate assets to pay off operational dues.
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South Africa’s Guardrisk Has $2.8 Million to Invest in Innovative Insurtech Solutions
South African cell captive insurance provider Guardrisk is looking for innovative insurtech startups to back via its ZAR50 million (US$2.8 million) LAUNCHPAD initiative.
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Takealot Launches Accelerator Programme for Black-Owned SMME Suppliers in South Africa
The SMMEs will also get the opportunity to pitch their business for potential grants or interest-free loan funding.
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South Africa to Support Entrepreneurs With US $77 Million+ This Year
To improve the sector and foster its growth, the government plans to implement new measures.
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Vice President Harris Announces Public-Private Partnership Has Generated More Than $4.2 Billion in Private Sector Commitments for Northern Central America
More than $950 million announced today will create economic opportunity in the region, help address root causes of migration.
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Analysis: Why Supporting SMEs Is Critical for Global Trade Stability and a More Inclusive Economy
Extraordinary events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have simultaneously created obstacles and opportunities for small businesses around the world.
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- ESG, global development, MSMEs, supply chains
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Kenya’s Job Market Continues to Stagnate Despite Economic Success
Since 2013, Kenya's labor market has stagnated according to the Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis (KIPPRA) latest economic outlook.
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Report: Women Now Run One In Three High-Growth Companies, Despite A Worldwide Lack Of Access To Capital
The GEM reports, produced by a consortium of universities, make up one of the most comprehensive bodies of current data on entrepreneurship around the globe.
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