-
PostalPay App Brings Affordable Money Transfer Services to Uganda
The app allows people located in the EU to send money home in a cheaper, faster, and safer way from their mobile phones.
- Categories
- Agriculture, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Naspers Invests US$9 Million in Colombian Startup Mercadoni
Since the last investment that Mercadoni received six months ago the company has tripled its number of orders.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Latin America
- Tags
- e-commerce, startups
-
Press Release: South Africa: TotalEnergies Signs Renewable Power Purchase Agreements with Sasol and Air Liquide
The two projects will provide competitive and available renewable electricity to decarbonize Sasol and Air Liquide’s production.
- Categories
- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- employment, renewable energy, solar
-
Indian SaaS Fintech Mintoak Bags $20 Million in Series A Funding
Mintoak will also focus on strengthening its presence in India and expanding into new markets across the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
- Categories
- Finance, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- financial inclusion, fintech, MSMEs
-
Malaysia’s Involve Asia Raises Over $10 Million in Funding Round Led by Bintang Capital Partners
Malaysia-based affiliate marketing platform Involve Asia Technologies Sdn. Bhd has raised over $10 million led by Bintang Capital Partners Berhad (Bintang).
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- South Asia
-
Uber to Introduce EVs in India in Push to Clean Cars
Uber Technologies (UBER.N) said on Monday it will introduce electric vehicles (EVs) in India for ride-sharing.
- Categories
- Energy, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- e-mobility, transportation
-
Report: India’s Digital Divide: From Bad to Worse?
Oxfam's India Inequality report 2022 reveals the extent of the digital divide in the country and how it impacts access to education, healthcare, and financial service for marginalised communities.
- Categories
- Education, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- failure
-
Ola Electric to Invest $920 Million into Indian Battery and EV Production
Indian scooter manufacturer Ola Electric will invest $920m as India seeks to increase its share of the global battery marketplace.
- Categories
- Energy
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- e-mobility, manufacturing
Subscribe to Our Weekly Newsletter, "NextBillion Notes"
Published each Wednesday, our e-newsletter features NextBillion's latest original articles, along with a selection of news, jobs, bizdev opportunities and events from our recent coverage — and regular conference ticket giveaways.
We respect your privacy. Your information is safe and will never be shared.
Don't miss out. Subscribe today.