-
Analysis: Delhi Reopens a Crack Amid Uncertain Economic Prospects for India
The Indian capital lifted restrictions on manufacturing and construction, critical drivers of an economy that has been battered by the pandemic.
- Categories
- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Asia Pacific
- Tags
- manufacturing
-
Analysis: Palm Oil Plantations Are a ‘Threat to Global Health,’ Says Study on Outbreaks
From Ebola in Africa to malaria outbreaks in Brazil to tick-borne illnesses in the U.S., there is a common thread: fluctuating forest cover, a recent study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science has found.
- Categories
- Coronavirus, Environment, Health Care
- Region
- Global
-
Rural Fintech Startup Jai Kisan Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding
Rural fintech startup Jai Kisan on Monday said it has raised $30 million (approximately Rs217 crore), in a combination of equity and debt, as a part of its Series A round of funding led by Mirae Asset.
- Categories
- Agriculture, Investing
-
South Africa Races to Halt Third COVID Wave as Its Economic Outlook Improves
South African economic activity has rebounded quicker than expected in recent months and the rand is the strongest-performing emerging market currency this year, but the country is racing to roll out Covid-19 vaccines as a third wave looms.
- Categories
- Coronavirus, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
$100 Million Agriculture Marketing Authority Agro-Bill to Finance Farmers in Zimbabwe
The Agriculture Marketing Authority (AMA) has received all regulatory approvals to raise $100 million through agro-bills to support increased agricultural productivity.
- Categories
- Agriculture, Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
SVB-Led $100 Million Investment Makes Chipper Cash Africa’s ‘Most Valuable Startup’
Chipper Cash, a three-year-old startup that facilitates cross-border payment across Africa, has closed a $100 million Series C round to introduce more products and grow its team.
- Categories
- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Analysis: Women Can Add $14.57 Billion to E-Commerce in Africa, According to IFC Research
The e-commerce market in Africa could grow by more than $14.5 billion between 2025-2030 according to an IFC report published yesterday.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
-
Press Release: Fiera Capital Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bonds and Raises Awareness for the Importance of Water and Ocean Resources
This bond is the latest example of the World Bank’s engagement with investors around specific development challenges and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Categories
- Environment, Investing, WASH
- Region
- Global
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.