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ThriveAgric Partners with Visa to Expand into Kenya
The hubs, located in Homabay and Busia counties, will serve as learning centres where farmers can gather for training sessions and facilitate the distribution of inputs. The project aims to reach up to 10,000 farmers.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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TotalEnergies Sets up 13 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Kenya
The number of electric vehicles and motorcycles registered in Kenya increased by more than five times last year as more corporations and individuals migrated to clean mobility.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Zimbabwe Plans to Come up With a Crypto Regulatory Framework
Zimbabwe has launched a public consultation on cryptocurrency, seeking feedback from crypto service providers.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BLive Unveils EV Rental Program for Last-Mile Delivery Operators
BLive, a leading e-mobility platform based in India, has launched BLive EZY EV Rental Program.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- distribution, e-mobility
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Zepto’s Upcoming $650 Million Funding Round to Value Startup at $3.5 Billion: Report
Zepto is a popular instant grocery delivery platform based in India.
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- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- gig economy, startups
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NOW Money Raises USD $4 Million in New Funding
NOW Money in providing secure digital banking solutions specifically tailored for low-income and migrant workers in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, offering accessible financial services to those who often lack basic banking facilities.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- North America
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Press Release: Digital Future for Africa: African Development Bank and Intel to Train Millions in Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The training will address socio-economic challenges and boost productivity in key growth sectors such as agriculture, health, and education, thereby disrupting traditional growth cycles.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Wasoko-MaxAB E-Commerce Merger Faces Delays Amid Headwinds in Africa
The delay is important in part because of how high-profile this deal has been so far. It’s been described as “the largest merger in African e-commerce” by both companies.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-commerce, scale, startups
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