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LeapFrog Invests $70 Million in Kenya-Based Solar Home Systems Provider Sun King
The recent investment will help in the expansion of Sun King, enabling them to accelerate rural electrification.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda’s First Ever Circular Economy Plan and Roadmap Launched
Rwanda hopes to achieve its vision of being a carbon-neutral and climate resilient nation by 2050.
- Categories
- Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa: Water, Renewable Energy, Agriculture… a $500 Million Package From OFID
The funds will be used to develop renewable energy, provide access to water and improve food security in the face of external constraints.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South African Corporate Travel Agency Looks to Embolden Women Under New Investor
A pioneering female-focused private equity fund has backed a management buyout at Johannesburg's Club Travel Corporate.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Catalyst Fund Announces $2 Million Investment Into 10 Startups Accelerating Africa’s Adaptation and Resilience to Climate Change
Catalyst Fund announced a $2 million investment into 10 startups building solutions to improve the resilience of climate-vulnerable communities in Africa.
- Categories
- Environment, Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- climate change, impact investing, MSMEs, scale, startups
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Ghanian E-logistics Startup Jetstream gets $13 Million for African Expansion
An e-logistics platform for African exporters and importers has secured US$13 million in debt and equity finance to support its growth.
- Categories
- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- impact investing
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New Community Solar Microgrids for Nigeria
Energy services company Husk Power Systems has secured funding from Germany’s development finance institution DEG.
- Categories
- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Simba Telecom to Invest $1 Million in New Year Investment Plans to Boost Its Market Presence
The investment will allow Simba Group to reach wider geographical zones and ultimately improve speed to market.
- Categories
- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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