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South Africa to Launch its National Astro-Tourism Strategy
South Africa is set to become the first African nation to develop a National Astro-Tourism Strategy, aiming to position the country as a world-class astro-tourism destination.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, tourism
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Ghanaian Fintech Fido Closes $30 Million in Series B Funding Round
Fido is exploring mobile technology and different data sources to provide quick micro-loans to individuals and SMEs who can’t access traditional bank credits.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Ampersand Raises $2 Million to Accelerate East African Expansion
This funding round underscores a growing investor appetite for renewable energy and e-mobility in Africa.
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- Investing, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- e-mobility, startups
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Report: Job Creation Through Solar-Powered Farm Equipment Could Boost Employment in Rural Communities
New research from Efficiency for Access highlights the transformative impact of solar-powered farm equipment by providing the first comprehensive analysis of employment trends in India, Kenya, Nigeria, and Uganda, along with actionable recommendations for governments and industry stakeholders.
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- Agriculture, Energy, Technology
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa’s Debt Crisis Has ‘Catastrophic Implications’ for the World
Crushing obligations to foreign creditors that have few precedents have sapped numerous African nations of growth and stoked social instability.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Logidoo Unveils Afridoo to Empower African E-Commerce with a Unified Platform
With Afridoo, businesses across the continent can now streamline their online operations, expand their reach, and overcome logistical challenges.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- digital inclusion, e-commerce, MSMEs
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Wasoko and MaxAB Jump Through Hoops to Complete Africa’s Largest Tech Merger
The deal could reshape B2B e-commerce by consolidating resources and expanding service offerings.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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BRAC Bank, Syngenta Sign Deal to Finance Farmers
Under this partnership, the bank will provide digital micro-loans to farmers, leveraging its advanced technological capabilities and extensive SME banking network.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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