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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
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- 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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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
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Flutterwave Launches ‘Tuition’ to Enable Nigerians, African Students Abroad to Pay School Fees With Local Currency
The new product will leverage Flutterwave’s world-class payments technology solution to make school fee payments more convenient, secure, and reliable.
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- Education, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- digital payments, edtech
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Uganda to Impose 5% Tax on Non-Resident Digital Companies
The Ugandan government wants to impose a 5% tax on non-resident digital companies, including Meta, Facebook, Netflix and Google.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- MSMEs
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Nigerian Mobility Fintech Moove Closes $8 Million to Expand Vehicle Fleet in Ghana
Moove is democratising vehicle ownership in Africa by providing revenue-based vehicle financing to mobility entrepreneurs.
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- Finance, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia, New Zealand Agree to Continue Geothermal Cooperation
This joint effort is expected to be able to accelerate geothermal development in Indonesia and provide sustainable solutions to support Indonesia's energy transition.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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- renewable energy
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