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Walmart Doubles-Down on Massmart in African Market Push
Walmart has injected money into Massmart and appointed its own executives to key roles, according to the report.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: New Paper Highlights the Critical Role of Off-Grid Solar Technologies in Powering Climate Adaptation and Justice
Off-grid solar is the quickest and least cost way to electrify 55% of the 675 million people living with no energy access today.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: The World Is Failing Girls and Women, According to New UN Report
New figures point to the need of an additional USD 360 billion in investment per year to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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African Development Bank Announces $1 Billion to Boost Access to Climate Finance for Youth Businesses
The additional financing will boost YouthAdapt, a joint initiative between the Bank and the Global Centre on Adaptation.
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- Environment, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- climate change, MSMEs, youth
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From $2M to $42 Million: Wasoko’s Success Story in Rwanda Sparks Democratic Republic of Congo Expansion
Wasoko, an African e-commerce company that uses smart technology to transform the informal retail supply chain, has today announced its expansion into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-commerce, MSMEs, startups, supply chains
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Press Release: 500 Global Closes US $143 Million Across Early-Stage and Growth Vehicles for Southeast Asia
The new early-stage and growth vehicles demonstrate the team’s commitment to supporting founders in Southeast Asia from pre-seed to pre-IPO.
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- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
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£15 Million Funding to Strengthen Health Workforce in Kenya, Nigeria and Ghana
The UK will provide a multi-million pound boost to support healthcare staff recruitment and retention in these 3 African countries.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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MyZoi Raises $14 Million to Bolster Financial Inclusion Among Low-Income Migrant Workers
myZoi aims to use the funds raised to expand its inclusive and differentiated proposition for the underbanked and their families.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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