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Analysis: Babies in Nigeria Are Being Born With Antibiotic Resistant Bacteria
Sub-Saharan Africa is one of the regions with the highest rates of deaths associated with antimicrobial resistance in the world.
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- Agriculture, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- public health, research
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Bill Gates’ Climate VC Breakthrough Energy Raises $839M, 2024’s Largest in the Sector
Breakthrough has established itself as a leader in climate tech, demonstrating the potential and profitability of early-stage climate investments.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Global
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Press Release: Upaya Social Ventures Successfully Exits From Resham Sutra, Celebrates Creation Of Dignified Jobs In India’s Silk Industry
Resham Sutra is a New Delhi-based social business dedicated to empowering local artisan communities by providing solar-powered silk yarn production machines.
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- Social Enterprise
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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RecoMed and Kaelo Health Team Up to Simplify Virtual Healthcare Delivery in South Africa
RecoMed operates as a comprehensive online healthcare marketplace and booking system, connecting healthcare practitioners, patients, and other stakeholders.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Jack Ma Scores Win After Fintech Mynt Hits $5 Billion Valuation
It’s a welcome boost for Ma, who had built internet company Alibaba into China’s most valuable corporation.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Goldman Sachs Invests $440 Million in Renewable Independent Power Producer
The strategic investment in BrightNight will support the development of utility, commercial, and industrial solar and energy storage projects.
- Region
- Global
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Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to Lead Bangladesh Interim Government
The microfinance pioneer has been tapped to lead an interim government after the ouster of PM Sheikh Hasina.
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- Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Oorja Closes US $1.5 Million Pre-Series A To Scale Its Farming-as-a-Service Model
Oorja owns, operates and maintains decentralised solar infrastructure at the farm level and sells affordable irrigation and milling services to groups of smallholder farmers.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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