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Kenyan Climate-Tech Startup KOKO Secures Funding from Rand Merchant Bank
KOKO replaces demand for charcoal through supplying over 1.1 million homes with bioethanol cooking fuel.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Senegal’s Sall Inaugurates E-Bus Fleet of Dakar Public Transport Network
The large-capacity buses (approximately 150 seats) are set to carry some 300,000 passengers a day.
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- Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: UNDP And African Leaders Launch Timbuktoo Initiative to Unleash Africa’s Startup Revolution
Promoted by the UNDP, timbuktoo aims to address critical gaps and work with African governments, investors, corporates, and universities, to support the African startup ecosystem.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Asset-Light Healthcare Chain Rivia Launches Operations in Ghana
The healthcare startup offers comprehensive support in customer acquisition, financing, and technology to elevate patient service quality and expand clientele reach.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Oil and Pollution: A New Page Turns for Shell in Nigeria
Shell is selling off some of its historic activities in Nigeria.
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- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Young Investors Have Weakened Their Stance on ESG, Study Reveals
Gen Z and millennials are less prepared to give up returns to meet their ideals.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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The Emerging African Infrastructure Fund Raises $294 Million for Sustainable Projects in Africa
The EAIF will invest in infrastructure projects focused on the energy transition, low-carbon economies, and energy-efficient smart cities.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tanzanian Health-Tech Startup Dawa Mkononi Secures Funding to Enhance Healthcare Access
Its mobile application enables pharmacies, clinics, and hospitals to efficiently order medicines, while fintech features provide a seamless payment system.
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- Finance, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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