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British International Investment Supports Nmb Bank Zimbabwe to Boost Agricultural Exports and Support Sustainable Farming
Addressing the financing gap is key in supporting the growth of the agricultural sector which employs approximately 65 per cent of Zimbabwe’s population.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Skincare E-commerce Startup Uncover Raises $1.4 Million to Expand Into Ghana and Uganda
The company distributes these skincare products through its e-commerce platform and retail partnerships with pharmaceutical chains like Goodlife and Medplus in Kenya and Nigeria.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Warren Buffett Pledges $100 Billion for Nothing in Particular
At one point, the Gates Foundation expected to receive the bulk of Buffett's estate, and even put together a plan nicknamed "Project Lincoln" to prepare for the massive bequest.
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- Investing
- Region
- North America
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China Property Crash Is Battering a Niche Pocket of ESG Finance
China’s property downturn is weighing on yet another corner of financial markets: ESG-labeled securitized debt.
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- Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Analysis: EV Manufacturing Shows Signs of Promise in Africa
Several African start-ups have manufacturing operations on the continent, but far greater investment is needed for the sector to flourish.
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- Energy, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indian Bond Market Gears up for Infrastructure Boom
Competitive pricing is attracting a substantial number of investors looking for stable and lucrative opportunities.
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- Energy, Investing, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Vietnam Renewable Energy Firms to Benefit From Direct Purchase Agreements
Analysts with broker Saigon Securities (SSI) say that the DPPA mechanism can encourage more investment in domestic renewable energy projects.
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- South Asia
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First Malaria Shots From Biggest Vaccine Maker Deployed in Africa
Malaria has been one of the world’s neglected diseases, with 95% of cases and 96% of deaths occurring in Africa — many of them in the poorer countries of the continent.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- public health, vaccines
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