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Analysis: Investing in African Tech Start-Ups Key to Continent’s Growth
The predictions in the AfricArena report are encouraging, and they demonstrate the potential for start-ups to make a real impact on the continent.
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- Investing, Technology
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- impact investing, startups
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Clinify Secures US $1.5 Million Seed Funding Led by Thin Air Labs
Clinify Inc. has raised US $1.5 million in seed funding led by Thin Air Labs Fund I which invested US $1 million.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Takealot Launches Accelerator Programme for Black-Owned SMME Suppliers in South Africa
The SMMEs will also get the opportunity to pitch their business for potential grants or interest-free loan funding.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-commerce, MSMEs, skill development
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US Government to Provide US $27 Billion Funding for Green Energy and Solar Projects
Both public dollars and private capital will be used to invest in projects that can reduce pollution and lower energy costs for families, particularly those in low-income and disadvantaged communities.
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- Environment, WASH
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- North America
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Rockefeller Foundation Boss Favourite to Succeed David Malpass at World Bank
Rajiv Shah has emerged as the favorite to succeed David Malpass as head of the World Bank amid calls for the White House to lose its stranglehold.
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- Investing
- Region
- Global
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Two-Year-Old Zeekr Raises $750 Million at $13 Billion Valuation
At a time when venture capital funding is slowing in China, EV is one of the few sectors still keeping investors excited.
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- Energy, Transportation
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- Asia Pacific
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- e-mobility, transportation
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As LPG Prices Soar, Women Return To Toxic Traditional Stoves
A 51.7% rise in the price of LPG refills between January 2021 and July 2022 has forced women from low-income homes to minimize the use of gas stoves.
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- Energy, Health Care
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- Asia Pacific
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- clean cooking
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Drone Startup Garuda Aerospace raises $22 million funding in Series A Round
The funds will be utilised to scale up and expand the company’s operations. A part of the funds will be used for R&D thus accelerating the development of building advanced drone solutions.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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- innovation, startups
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