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Bayport Secures $12 Million From WaterEquity for Water and Sanitation in Africa
The loan Bayport Management secured from WaterEquity will be used to finance clean water and sanitation in seven countries in Africa.
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- sanitation, water
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Controversy Over a New Gas Project by TotalEnergies in South Africa
The drilling will be carried out on the migration route of large cetaceans such as whales and orcas.
- Categories
- Energy, Environment
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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The African Development Bank, First City Monument Bank Sign $50 Million Agreement to Enhance Access to Finance for SMEs in Nigeria
FCMB will use the proceeds of the Line of Credit to finance SMEs and WEBs in Nigeria’s agribusiness, manufacturing, healthcare and renewable energy sectors.
- Categories
- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Remittance Flows Into Africa Are Fostering Entrepreneurship
Wealthy private investors and a tech-savvy middle class in Africa are helping to bridge early-and-growth stage funding gaps for startups.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- innovation, remittances
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Mozambique Receives $2.5 Million Grant from African Development Bank to Develop Renewable Energy Resources
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a grant of $2.5 million to the Mozambican government to develop renewable energy resources.
- Categories
- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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South Africa’s SOLA Group & African Rainbow Energy Reach Financial Close On 200 MW Solar PV Projects For Tronox Mineral Sands
SOLA Group and African Rainbow Energy have reached a financial close since South Africa increased the threshold to produce electricity without a license.
- Categories
- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- energy access, solar
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Press Release: UNDP and the Tony Elumelu Foundation Partner for Youth Entrepreneurship in Rwanda
This new partnership will position entrepreneurship as a driver of business growth and job creation, empowering young people through an intensive programme.
- Categories
- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- partnerships
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Kenyan Furniture Startup, Moko Home + Living Raises $6.5 Million for Expansion
Apart from funding its expansion in the Kenyan market, Moko intends to use the funds to build more partnerships.
- Categories
- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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