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Press Release: d.light and Orange Partner to Open up Access to Off-Grid Solar Energy in Africa
d.light and global telecom operator Orange’s energy business unit Orange Energies sign a strategic partnership to sell d.light solar home products and systems in 11 African countries.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Raxio Opens a Data Centre in Mozambique and Plans to Launch More Facilities on the Continent
Raxio Group has announced the opening of its first facility in Mozambique as part of its $290 million investment strategy on the continent.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- data, infrastructure
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Kenya’s Copia Mulls Shutdown Amid Plans to Lay Off Over 1,000 Staff
The layoffs would be a drastic cost-cutting measure for the company.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- distribution, e-commerce, employment, failure, startups
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India’s Top Telco Ventures Outside Home to Take on Africa
Reliance Jio became a top telecoms player in India, with more than 40% of the market share, within 8 years of launching there.
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- Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The Coca-Cola Co. Announces Five-Year Investment in Kenya
The Diet Coke maker said it plans to increase investment in the region by “up to $175m”.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Microsoft and G42 Announce $1 Billion Comprehensive Digital Ecosystem Initiative for Kenya
The largest single private-sector digital investment in Kenya’s history will support economic development across East Africa.
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- Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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TowerCo Gets $30 Million from UK Agency for Telco Towers in Tanzania
ToA Tanzania focuses on owning and operating passive telecommunications infrastructure for lease to mobile network operators.
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- Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Techstars-Backed BlackCopper Set Out to Disrupt Lending, Now It Owes Investors ₦1 Billion
Despite its bright start and significant press coverage, BlackCopper soon faced an existential crisis: it could not recover over 60,000 loans disbursed to customers.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- digital finance, failure, fintech, lending, startups
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