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Afrocentric Credit Rating Agency to Debut Soon
The decision to establish an AfCRA was to provide fair, transparent and development-focused credit ratings that reflect the realities and potential of African economies.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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US Trails China in 2025 Global Energy Investment, Projected to Exceed $3 Trillion
China is expected to drive much of the global investment surge in energy with the country having more than doubled its investment in energy since 2015.
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- Asia Pacific
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Afreximbank, BOI Sign $75 Million Financing Support for Local Manufacturers in Nigerian Healthcare Sector
"World-class facility aims to reverse Nigeria’s $1bn+ annual medical tourism outflow while establishing Africa as global healthcare destination"
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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SWEN Capital Raises $183 Million for New Ocean Impact Venture Fund
"SWEN’s Blue Ocean 2 fund invests primarily in Series A funding rounds, targeting startups bringing solutions to address key threats affecting ocean biodiversity, including over-fishing, pollution, and climate change."
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- Environment, WASH
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- Global
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South Africa Agri-Tech Startup Nile Raises $11.3 Million to Help More Farmers Trade, Transact Digitally
South African agri-tech startup Nile has raised ZAR200 million (US$11.3 million) in funding to accelerate its growth across Southern Africa.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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No More Second Shots: A Step Towards Self-Boosting Vaccines
Scientists are designing microparticles that could deliver vaccines at predefined times after they’ve been injected.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Global
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U.S. Aid Cuts Leave $11 Million in Birth Control Supplies for Sub-Saharan Africa Stranded
"Millions of contraceptives intended to support women across Africa are reportedly sitting idle in warehouses and are at risk of being destroyed due to delays and funding cuts from the United States government."
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Solving the Last-Mile Puzzle: How Non-Banking Financial Companies are Democratising EV Ownership in India’s Tier II and III Cities
"The real leap in electric mobility won’t happen on highways—it will begin in the heart of India, where NBFCs are helping turn aspirations into access, and vehicles into ventures."
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- Energy, Finance, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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