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Guyana National Digital ID Project Gets $4.8 Million in 2025 Budget
The billion-dollar infusion comes as part of a push by the current government to implement e-governance and advance digital transformation in key sectors such as healthcare, education, and transportation.
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- Education, Health Care, Technology, Transportation
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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Veon Group Invests $15 Million in Mobilink Bank for Growth and Tech Advancements in Pakistan
The capital aims to bolster Mobilink Bank’s efforts in expanding its services in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) financing.
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- Investing
- Region
- North Africa & Near East
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WhatsApp Pay Becomes Available For All Users In India
With WhatsApp's massive user base of over 500 million in India, this development could significantly alter the competitive landscape of digital payments.
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- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: Cassava Technologies Secures USD 310 Million in Funding and Completes Business Reorganization
The conclusion of this equity round coincides with the successful reorganisation of Cassava’s business to create an integrated digital solutions platform.
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- Technology
- Region
- Global
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Microsoft Launches AI Initiative to Empower African Startups
More than 2,400 AI startups in Africa are transforming industries and creating new job opportunities at a rapid pace.
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- Agriculture, Finance, Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Airtel, Mobihealth to Provide Telemedicine Services for Nigerians in Rural Areas
Mobihealth’s platform offers various services, including 24/7 teleconsultations, prescription services, delivery of genuine medications, and access to international medical specialists.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFC Invests in IHS Holding Limited Bond to Support Digital Connectivity in Emerging Markets
IHS Towers, one of the world’s largest independent communications infrastructure providers, builds towers, supports the deployment of mobile network operator equipment, and provides fiber connectivity for its customers.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Global
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How AI Is Driving Data Centre Growth in India
As AI continues to scale, data centers will need to adapt quickly to handle the increasing complexity of AI workloads while balancing energy use and environmental impact.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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