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Press Release: Afreximbank Academy and CreditRegistry Join Forces to Equip Millions Across Global Africa With Financial and Trade Skills
The alliance combines AFRACAD’s leadership in trade, development finance and institutional capacity-building with CreditRegistry’s expertise in financial literacy, consumer credit education and digital learning
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria Approves NIGCOMSAT-2A, 2B Satellites to Boost Broadband and Digital Sovereignty
The satellites are expected to expand Nigeria’s satellite capacity, improve broadband connectivity and reduce the country’s reliance on foreign satellite infrastructure.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Vox, Frogfoot Raise $900 Million to Expand Broadband to 360,000 South African Homes Yearly
According to a Bloomberg report on Monday, the companies, which are units of the Johannesburg-based Vivica Group, raised R8.4 billion in equity funding and R6 billion in debt.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Apple Pay Launches in the Philippines
"An easier, safer, and more secure way to pay using iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac is now available."
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- Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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Analysis: USAID’s Exit Leaves a Gap in the Drive for Meaningful Connectivity
Sonia Jorge, founder and executive director of the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership (GDIP), says meaningful connectivity requires affordable access, adequate network quality, a device capable of using relevant services, regular use and the skills to participate safely and productively online. A basic connection may allow a call or a mobile-money transaction, but it may not be enough for telemedicine, education, public information or an online business.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Small Steps Taken Towards Greater Gender Diversity in African Startup Ecosystem in Last 2 Years, Says New Report
The report was released in partnership with industry stakeholders, led by Madica, an Africa-focused pre-seed investment programme dedicated to empowering underrepresented and underfunded mission-driven founders.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Indonesia’s Jailing of Gojek Founder Raises Fears for Investor Confidence
Authorities say Nadiem Makarim abused his authority to favour Google in the procurement of laptops for school kids.
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- Education, Investing, Technology
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- South Asia
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Philippines Taps AI to unlock Bank Loans for Small Businesses
The agreement aims to strengthen creditworthiness, boost productivity, and streamline loan application processes for local entrepreneurs.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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