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Zeno Raises $9.5 Million to Take On Ampersand and BasiGo With Electric Motorbikes in 2025
The startup intends to accelerate its plans to introduce swappable battery technology across East Africa with the introduction of its first electric motorbikes in early 2025.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC and Airtel Africa Partner to Increase Access to High-Speed Mobile Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Despite this connectivity gap, up to 86 percent of firms on the continent use mobile phones for business operations, according to IFC's recent report on digital connectivity in Africa.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria Begins AI Push With Google-Backed Fund
The hope is that AI will help to solve the country’s development challenges.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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M-Kopa Must Pay Taxes to Kenya After Losing Appeal
The startup appealed against a $6.8 million tax demand for 2017 to 2019, arguing that it’s incorporated in the UK.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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GOGLA and e-MFP Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Financial Inclusion and Off-Grid Solar Expansion
Leaders in the off-grid solar industry and financial inclusion sectors across the Global South are joining forces to expand access to financial services, promote the productive use of off-grid solar energy solutions and help clients grow their livelihoods.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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Kenya Awards $1.3 Billion Power Concession to Adani Group and AFRICA50
The strategic initiative will substantially enhance the country’s power distribution network.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Green Supply Chain: Four Suppliers Outline How They Keep up With Sustainability Requirements
Global regulations aimed at driving sustainability across supply chains are evolving, altering trade compliance processes.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
- Region
- Global
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- data, ESG, regulations, supply chains
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BlackRock, Microsoft and GIP Form Group To Raise $100 Billion to Invest in AI Energy Infrastructure and Sustainability
This partnership will unlock $30 billion in private equity capital, with the potential to mobilize up to $100 billion through debt financing.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Global
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