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Huawei to Open Cloud Region in Nigeria by End of October
Huawei Technologies has announced plans to establish a datacentre in Nigeria, in a move to meet the country’s data storage regulations.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Pan-African Telco Paratus Group Partners with Low Earth Orbit Satellite Operators to Extend its Internet Network
Through its partnership agreements with global low earth orbit (LEO), Paratus is positioning itself to offer an extensive LEO satellite network across Africa as regulatory and satellite coverage hurdles are overcome.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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MTN Congo Launches 5G, Claims First in Central Africa
MTN Congo announced the deployment of its 5G network in Congo, claiming that the country is the first to launch 5G in Central Africa and a "digital revolution" that will transform Congolese lives.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: High Tech, High Yields? The Kenyan Farmers Deploying AI to Increase Productivity
AI apps are increasingly popular among small-scale farmers seeking to improve the quality and quantity of their crop.
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- Agriculture, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC Invests in Equator Africa Fund I to Support African Climate Sector Tech Businesses
Equator Africa is backing early-stage, tech-enabled companies in sub-Saharan Africa, including those working on green solutions in the energy, agriculture, and mobility sectors.
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- Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Innovative Off-Grid Solar Appliances Can Help Bridge the Energy Access Gap for Millions Worldwide
The latest research from Efficiency for Access finds a significant need and business opportunity to scale up the market for off-grid solar appliances like fans, refrigerators, water pumps, and grain mills. Doing so would bring life-changing energy access to millions worldwide.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Global
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IFC Invests $7 Million Into Philippine Technology Firm First Circle
First Circle’s innovative credit systems provide SMEs with higher credit limits, flexible repayment options, and the lowest unsecured pricing in the market.
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- Finance, Technology
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- South Asia
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EcoSecurities and Kenya Private Sector Association Announce Strategic Partnership to Boost Catalytic Carbon and Climate Finance
The strategic partnership will scale carbon finance for sustainable development whilst rapidly expanding decarbonisation efforts across Kenya.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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