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MTN to Disconnect Globacom Customers over 15 Years of Interconnect Debt in Nigeria
The NCC in a notice on Monday, said it has now approved partial disconnection of Globacom from MTN Nigeria Communications Plc due to non-settlement of interconnect charges.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BRD and KfW Sign €15.6 Million to Support Rwanda SMEs and Export Growth
The agreement aims to foster the growth of both emerging and export-oriented SMEs in Rwanda, with a specific focus on women-led enterprises.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigerian AI Specialist Unveils New Health Focused Chatbot
The AI tool is designed to complement traditional hospital services, offering second opinions and a wealth of information.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Floods, Drought… African Farmers Soon to Be Insured to the Tune of $1 Billion
More than 40 million farmers in Africa could soon benefit from financing to manage the risks to their crops from climatic phenomena such as floods and drought.
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- Agriculture, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The World Bank Grants $420 Million to Strengthen Climate Resilience in Malawi
In response to the 19 major floods and eight prolonged droughts experienced by Malawi since 1970, the World Bank is providing a financial response focused on economic and climate resilience.
- Categories
- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- climate change
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£8 Million Awarded to LEIA to Boost Energy Access in Global South
It is estimated this additional funding will result in a reduction of approx. 500,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda Launches $2 Million Facility to Provide Financial and Technical Support to Agritech Startups
The allocation of funds is set to tackle food-related challenges in the nation and stimulate innovation in East Africa.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Seedstars Africa Ventures Gets $30 Million Backing from EIB Global to Invest in Early-Stage Startups
Seedstars Africa Ventures said that while the fund is sector-agnostic, it is keen on startups that address basic needs such as education, healthcare and utilities, or enhancing goods, services and efficiency.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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