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Nigerian AI Startup Talksign Launches Real-Time Sign Language Translation Models
Talksign said it plans to expand the models’ capabilities in upcoming versions, including support for additional sign languages such as British Sign Language, Deutsche Gebärdensprache, and Nigerian Sign Language.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Report: The Human Cost of Recycling Tech Devices
Using more than 20 years of data, Finn and Gounaridis are working to make sense of what they call the “informal paradox”; a complex trade-off between relative economic opportunity and exposure to chronic health and environmental harm.
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- University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) (link opens in a new window)
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- Environment, Health Care
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Mastercard and Banco Sol Strengthen Collaboration to Drive SME Growth in Angola
This collaboration strategically leverages Mastercard's dedication to fostering financial inclusion through innovative payment solutions and Banco Sol's commitment to strengthening small businesses in underserved communities.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank and Ecobank Centrafrique Sign €5 Million Trade Guarantee Facility to Support Industrialisation
The facility will strengthen Ecobank Centrafrique’s capacity to support small and medium-sized enterprises and industries by securing foreign trade financing, facilitating trade, and supporting economic growth.
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- Agriculture, Investing, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Lightrock Launches ACCELERATE7 Following the Final Close of a USD $500 Million Fund
With the launch of Accelerate7, Lightrock’s capital dedicated to energy transition, energy access and climate investments now totals approximately USD $2 billion, representing a significant share of the firm’s assets under advice.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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UBS Optimus Foundation and Co-Funders Commit USD $29 Million to Chancen International’s Future of Work Fund, Scaling Student Financing in Rwanda, Kenya, and South Africa
To date, Chancen has funded over 9,000 students, and the Future of Work Fund will provide funding for a total of 15,000 young people – with the growing number of investors providing opportunities to help thousands more.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Inspired Evolution Backs CrossBoundary Energy’s Growth Through New Investment
The investment company has committed a US$40M to CrossBoundary Energy, supporting the construction of its portfolio.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ebola and Hantavirus Have Africa Talking ‘Health Sovereignty’ as Donor Support Fades
African leaders for years had pledged to better finance their own health systems, but commitments remained on paper.
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- Finance, Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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