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European Union Approves $378 Million For Electrification Of Bus Rapid Transportation Project In Kenya
The European Union has approved a $378 million financing for Kenya to boost the country’s Bus Rapid Transport System.
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- Transportation
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, transportation
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Africa Mobile Networks Secures $20 Million Loan for Rural Push
This latest financial backing follows a $36 million private equity investment from a consortium led by South African private equity firm Metier in 2021.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Equator Secures $40 Million in Commitments for Fund Targeting Climate Tech Startups in Africa
Despite the role technologies play in improving the world’s environmental footprint, raising venture capital has proved chiefly hard in years past.
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- Environment, Investing, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: How Agroecology Can Boost Productivity, Reduce Hunger
Sustainable farming should help the society meet its food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- food security
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New Report Shines Spotlight on E-Mobility Innovators Unlocking Access to the US $3.65 Billion Motorcycle Market in Sub-Saharan Africa
Electric motorcycles are set to be a dominant force in sub-Saharan Africa’s sustainable mobility transformation.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwazi, A Market Intelligence Firm, Raises $4 Million In Seed Funding
The funding will help the startup with planned product launches and market expansion.
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- Investing, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Sao Tome and Principe: African Development Bank Signs $3.2 Million Loan Agreement for Upgrade of National Switch Payment System
Automated Clearing House functionalities will strengthen the clearing and settlement of payments.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Google, Others Say Uganda Anti-LGBTQ Bill Bad for Business
A business group in Uganda including corporate giants such as Google says it opposes the country's anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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