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Airtel Africa Plans to Set up a New Data Centre in Kenya
Airtel Africa aims to reduce data management costs and enhance the accessibility of digital services by constructing local data centres, thereby encouraging innovation and supporting Africa’s emerging tech talents.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- data, digital inclusion, startups
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How Spotify Helped Turn Afrobeats into a Global Phenomenon
The Swedish music giant is pushing to make Africa’s biggest sound the world’s favorite sound.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Injaro Raises $17.5 Million Fund to Support SMEs in Ghana and Ivory Coast
The company plans to utilize the fund to invest in leading small and medium-scale businesses (SMEs) in Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- MSMEs, venture capital
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World Bank Allocates Nearly $300 Million to Support Renewable Energy Projects in Eastern and Southern Africa through Partnership with TDB
This platform aims to facilitate electricity access for up to 5 million people, clean cooking access for up to 1 million people, and add up to 35MW of energy capacity to the region.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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National IDs linked to 80% of Identity Fraud Attacks in Africa
National IDs are the most attacked document type in Africa, according to Smile ID.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Logidoo Raises $1.55 Million Funding to Drive Cross-Border Logistics and E-Commerce in Africa
This funding round marks a milestone for Logidoo, highlighting the market’s confidence in its innovative approach to addressing a critical African challenge.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigerian Edtech Startup Klas Secures $1 Million to Empower Aspiring Educators Globally
Nigerian edtech startup Klas has raised $1 million in pre-seed funding to fuel its mission of making online education accessible and empowering content creators worldwide.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tek Experts and Cytek Unveil State-Of-The-Art Security Operations Centre to Protect Businesses in Nigeria and West Africa
The Security Operations Center is operated by a team of cybersecurity experts and delivers a full suite of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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