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Rwanda’s New $300 Million Clean Energy Project Unveiled
According to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), the adoption of the financing agreement by Parliament is “a pivotal step toward universal access to electricity.”
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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AltSchool Africa Launches in Kenya to Continue East-African Push
The startup which has 60,000 in over 100 countries provides courses aimed at fast-tracking entry into global tech roles.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Kenya Reforestation Efforts Show AI Can Advance Climate Solutions
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model provides that information for a reforestation project in Kenya and could be used elsewhere.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: ArcTern Ventures Announces USD $335 Million Fund III Focused on Global Decarbonization
Primarily focused on the North American and European markets, ArcTern is committed to deploying its funds in ways that maximize the abatement of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over the lifespan of the fund.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Nigeria’s Zebra CropBank Attracts Funding to Bolster Africa’s Small-Scale Farmers
The funding is aimed at expanding Zebra CropBank’s activities, predominantly via the deployment of solar-powered micro-warehouses.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Amazon Prime Video Is Discontinuing Support for Local Originals in Africa and Middle East
In a sharp turn of events, the shakeup comes months after Prime Video claimed to have laid out a strategy to become the biggest video streaming player in Africa.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Ukheshe & EFT Corporation Announce Market Shifting Fintech Transaction
Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited from parent Loita Transaction Services.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa’s Top Smartphone Seller Transsion Is the World’s Fastest Growing Phone Maker
Transsion, the top smartphone seller in Africa, posted the highest annual growth in smartphone shipments in 2023 of the top five phone makers in the world.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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