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Is the Time Finally Ripe for Bitcoin Remittances in Africa?
When the words Bitcoin and Africa appear in a sentence, the word remittance usually follows. When Bitcoin first hit the mainstream in 2013, its low-cost money transfer feature was hailed as the solution to the overly expensive remittance costs charged by the large money transfer operators (MTOs), Western Union and MoneyGram. This is especially true when it comes to transferring funds to Africa.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- fintech, remittances
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Social Enterprises in Ghana Impact 100,000 Lives
A Research Report has shown a positive outlook for Social Enterprises in Ghana with the current support systems by government and other development partners, including the British Council.
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- Uncategorized
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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German Lender MyBucks Eyes Kenya Banking Licence in Race for Clients
German micro-lender, MyBucks, is eyeing a deposit-taking licence from the Central Bank of Kenya in a bid to grow its local clientele base.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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World’s First Drones for Medical Supplies Launch in Rwanda Today
The first medical supply by remotely piloted aircraft, popularly known as drones, will be launched in Rwanda today. The pioneer project, in Muhanga District in southern Rwanda, will see drones used in delivery of much needed supplies to ensure efficiency and timeliness.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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China Encourages Businesses to Help Poverty Alleviation
China is encouraging more private businesses to join its ambitious poverty reduction campaign, pledging tax breaks and financial support.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- South Asia
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These 5 start-ups have been recognised for their work tackling poor vision across the globe
Around $250,000 has been awarded to five start-ups dedicated to tackling the “largest unaddressed disability” in the world: poor vision.
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- Health Care
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One Funder Intrigued by New Ways to Finance Education in Poor Countries: Gates
We were intrigued to see that the Gates Foundation recently awarded Opportunity International $1 million to support its education finance program.
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- Education
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- philanthropy
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China Encourages Businesses to Help Poverty Alleviation
China is encouraging more private businesses to join its ambitious poverty reduction campaign, pledging tax breaks and financial support.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- South Asia
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