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AltSchool Africa Launches in Kenya to Continue East-African Push
The startup which has 60,000 in over 100 countries provides courses aimed at fast-tracking entry into global tech roles.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria: Lagos State Bans Single-Use Plastics
Commissioner Wahab directed the State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, and the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, to immediately commence implementation of the ban.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- governance, regulations, waste
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Kenyan Agritech Startup, Shamba Pride, Secures $3.7 Million for the Expansion of Its Merchant Network
Shamba Pride uses digital technology to equip agro-dealers, empowering them to manage their businesses and order inventory efficiently.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Private Sector Essential to Meet Education for All Goal
Primary enrollment in sub-Saharan African countries has increased from 80% in 2000 to 99% in 2023, however, this increase in enrollment has not translated into better learning outcomes.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- SDGs, skill development, youth
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Nigeria’s Zebra CropBank Attracts Funding to Bolster Africa’s Small-Scale Farmers
The funding is aimed at expanding Zebra CropBank’s activities, predominantly via the deployment of solar-powered micro-warehouses.
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- Agriculture, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Cameroon Begins Routine Malaria Shots in Global Milestone
The global fight against malaria took a stride forward on Monday as Cameroon started the world's first routine vaccine programme against the mosquito-borne disease.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- public health, vaccines
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Press Release: IFC Invests in Africa50 Fund to Support Sustainable Infrastructure Development in Africa
The fund aims to invest in projects across Africa, where the private sector is playing an important role supporting infrastructure development.
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- Energy, Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ukheshe & EFT Corporation Announce Market Shifting Fintech Transaction
Ukheshe International has acquired 100% of EFT Corporation Limited from parent Loita Transaction Services.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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