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LAfricaMobile Secures $4.6 Million in Series A Funding to Expand Cloud Communication Platform in Africa
LAfricaMobile plans to leverage the funds to propel its growth across Central Africa and further enhance its product offerings.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: How Careem Went From Pakistan’s Ride-Hailing Leader to Stuck on the Sidelines
After falling from dominance, Careem is experimenting — from corporate rides to price bidding — to maintain its presence in Pakistan.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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- gig economy, startups
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Report: Poor Countries Need $1.4 Trillion Annually for Universal Social Protection: ILO
Over half of GDP needed for social protection in low-income nations; essential health care tops funding needs.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Global
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- public health
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Orca Secures $550,000 in Pre-seed Funding to Combat Financial Fraud in Emerging Markets
Orca is an innovative South African startup dedicated to combating fraud in emerging markets.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Morocco-Based Agritech Yola Fresh Secures $7 Million to Expand Its Logistics Network
YoLa aims to become a leading player in Africa’s agritech revolution, tackling food security challenges and fostering economic growth across the continent.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- agtech, food security, supply chains
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The End of Secondhand Clothes
A major source of work for women in East Africa is suddenly under threat.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nobel Winner Muhammad Yunus Brings ‘Social Business’ Mantra to Olympics
Nobel Winner Muhammad Yunus' role in Paris as an advisor and ambassador for socially responsible business is a departure from his usual work.
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- Social Enterprise
- Region
- Global
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EIB Global Invests €25 Million in Amethis Fund III to Promote Sustainable Growth of African Businesses
Amethis Fund III will target companies supplying goods and services to low- and middle-income populations in Africa.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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