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Sun King Secures USD $7 Million Boost From Lendable For Expanding Clean Energy Access In Africa
This collaboration between Sun King and Lendable stands as a testament to the shared vision of creating a more sustainable and inclusive energy future for Africa.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: What Can Be Done to Reduce Waste Pollution in Africa by 2024?
According to the World Bank’s What a Waste 2.0 study, less than half the waste produced in Africa is formally collected.
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- Technology, WASH
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Honduras Obtains $40 Million World Bank Loan to Digitize Civil Registration and Vital Statistics, Expand ID Verification
The project aims to automate the central American nation’s civil registry, prompt an increase in birth registration and the issuance of identification credentials to children, and then extend digital ID verification services to all of the country’s citizens.
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- Technology
- Region
- Latin America
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MTN to Disconnect Globacom Customers over 15 Years of Interconnect Debt in Nigeria
The NCC in a notice on Monday, said it has now approved partial disconnection of Globacom from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc due to non-settlement of interconnect charges.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: DFC CEO Marks U.S. $500 Million Loan for Strategic Supply Chain Diversification With Launch of New Energy Manufacturing Facility in India
The new First Solar facility reflects the United States’ commitment to financing more diverse supply chains that invest in local communities, create jobs, and ensure high standards, including in labor rights.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Asia Pacific
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Rwanda Launches $2 Million Facility to Provide Financial and Technical Support to Agritech Startups
The allocation of funds is set to tackle food-related challenges in the nation and stimulate innovation in East Africa.
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- Agriculture, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Chilean Government Retains Majority Stake in Lithium Production in Chile
Thanks to this agreement the Chilean State, local communities, and in particular, the Antofagasta Region will benefit in a variety of ways.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Latin America
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Kenyan Climate Tech Startup Octavia Carbon Secures Funding for Carbon Capture Technology
Octavia Carbon not only pioneers in technological solutions but also provides a platform for the purchase of carbon credits.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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