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Report: Nigerian Health-Techs Lead $160 Million Funding Surge in West Africa
There is a growing focus on optimising local health supply chains and improving health outcomes across Africa.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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World Bank Supports 1000 Microgrids In Nigeria
Microgrids in Nigeria are getting a boost from the World Bank, which is promoting 1000 new systems in the coming years.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenya’s Lipa Later Partners with Mastercard to Drive Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions in Africa
The strategic partnership with Mastercard aims to unlock new opportunities for consumers and merchants by providing tailored BNPL solutions and enhanced payment capabilities.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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REdimension Capital, South African VC Firm, Secures Over $10 Million for Proptech Fund
The company aims to back businesses that promote energy efficiency and a reduced carbon footprint, thereby enhancing sustainability.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India supports African Development Bank’s Digital Financial Inclusion Drive in Africa with $2 Million Donation
The financial commitment for digital public infrastructure will leverage the lives of millions of unbanked and underserved Africans.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: $40 million EIB Backing for Acre Impact Capital’s Innovative Private Debt Fund in Africa
The fund will support renewable power, health, food and water scarcity; sustainable cities; and green transport in Africa.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Bridgespan Research Elevates Three Approaches For Closing The Impact Investing Gap In Africa
Bridgespan interviewed 25 stakeholders for the study, including a range of private market investors, philanthropists, and other field experts.
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- Environment, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- impact investing
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Remedial Health Raises $12 Million to Deliver Financial Services for Neighborhood Pharmacies in Nigeria
Across Africa, 85 percent of retail medicine purchases happen at micro-enterprises, typically neighborhood pharmacies.
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- Health Care, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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