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Driving the Solar Revolution in Africa Together: EWIA Green Investments Acquires SunErgy
“Investments in solar and infrastructure drive growth and prosperity in Africa while countering the climate crisis," said Ralph Schneider, Managing Director of EWIA.
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- Energy
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ethiopian Securities Exchange, FSD Africa, and FSD Ethiopia Partner to Strengthen Capital Markets
Following the successful launch of ESX, this partnership will establish a framework between the three organizations to pool in their resources and efforts towards targeted market development activities.
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- Investing
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Can Africa Re-Imagine Climate Justice by Breaking Free From Green Capitalism Trap?
"Instead of genuinely addressing the historic inequalities and ecological harm caused by colonial exploitation, it appropriates the language of justice and sustainability to promote business as usual – now just dressed in environmentally friendly packaging."
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- Environment
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Historic Declaration On Artificial Intelligence Launched At Global AI Summit On Africa To Drive Continental Governance And Innovation
Africa's AI landscape is changing quickly. By 2030, AI is projected to contribute a staggering $2.9 trillion to the African economy.
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- Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Power Plays: China’s Changing Energy Financing in Africa
Loans to Africa have been driven by China’s policy banks in support for coal and hydropower, but a more diverse cast of creditors could steer support towards greener ventures.
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- Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Fund Sabou Capital to Invest up to $1.5 Million in 25 African SMEs
The fund expects a modest 2-3x return on investment—closer to the 3- 5x range typical of private equity—compared to the high-risk 10x expectations of venture capital.
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- Energy, Environment, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Flutterwave CEO Targets Profitability ‘This Year’
Flutterwave, which has secured investment from Visa and US firm Tiger Global, among others, has built its success on processing payments for clients such as Uber and Nigerian airline Air Peace.
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- Finance, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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New Report Highlights How the Energy and Agriculture Sectors Working Together Will Enhance Food Security Across Africa
The report Beyond Silos: Strengthening Nexus Collaboration to Power Food Systems with Off-Grid Solar addresses the intertwined nature of energy use, efficiency, sustainability, and productivity of food systems in Africa.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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