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Ethiopian Securities Exchange, FSD Africa, and FSD Ethiopia Partner to Strengthen Capital Markets
Following the successful launch of ESX, this partnership will establish a framework between the three organizations to pool in their resources and efforts towards targeted market development activities.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Deutsche Bank’s DWS Fined $27 Million for Greenwashing
The announcement concludes a long-standing greenwashing saga for the asset manager, which began in August 2021, with allegations by DWS’ former sustainability chief Desiree Fixler that the firm misrepresented in its annual report.
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- Investing
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- Europe & Eurasia
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- climate change, ESG, greenwashing
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Viewpoint: Can Africa Re-Imagine Climate Justice by Breaking Free From Green Capitalism Trap?
"Instead of genuinely addressing the historic inequalities and ecological harm caused by colonial exploitation, it appropriates the language of justice and sustainability to promote business as usual – now just dressed in environmentally friendly packaging."
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EU Parliament Votes to ‘Stop the Clock’ on Sustainability Reporting
The delay will give the next wave of Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive companies and the first set of Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive companies until 2028 to comply with the laws.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Europe & Eurasia
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Analysis: A Bridge to Better Healthcare: How Digital Inclusion Is Rewriting Healthcare and Saving Lives
Many people, particularly those living in rural and remote regions, experience considerable difficulties accessing timely and high-quality care.
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- Health Care, Technology
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- Global
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Historic Declaration On Artificial Intelligence Launched At Global AI Summit On Africa To Drive Continental Governance And Innovation
Africa's AI landscape is changing quickly. By 2030, AI is projected to contribute a staggering $2.9 trillion to the African economy.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Turn.io Secures $3.15 Million to Power Life-Improving Conversations Across Global South
This investment arrives during a critical growth period for Turn.io, whose chat platform has helped over 200 social impact organizations reach more than 12 million people with life-improving services in 2024.
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- Health Care, Investing
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Beams Fintech Fund Joins Infinity Fincorp’s USD $40 Million Funding Round
With a pan-India presence spanning 127 branches across eight states, Infinity Fincorp claims to have grown its loan book to INR 1,100+ crores as of January 2025.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific