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Bringing Digital Transformation to the Water Sector: How New Technologies Can Boost Water Access in LMICs
Digital technologies have the potential to revolutionize the management and distribution of clean water in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). But according to Ellie Gabel, an environmental science writer at Revolutionized, many countries don't have access to these technologies, or lack the capacity to implement them. She explores this challenge in the context of Kenya, and discusses five essential factors that may aid or hamper digital transformation in the water sector across LMICs.
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- Technology, WASH
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Why Kenya Is Selling Part of Its 34.9% Stake in Safaricom
"The sale could open doors to Africa-focused institutional investors or private equity funds, many actively scouting African telecoms assets for their stable cash flows and strong margins."
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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M-PESA Safaricom, Dashen Bank & CashGo Partner to Enhance Remittances in Ethiopia
M-PESA, Dashen Bank, and CashGo launch a seamless international remittance service, enabling Ethiopians to receive money instantly into mobile wallets.
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- Finance, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa: M-Pesa Expands Payment Services to China Through Strategic Partnership with Thunes
Expected to launch in the coming months, this innovation addresses the challenges faced by travelers navigating China’s cashless economy.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Global
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EAAIF Makes Anchor Investment of $28 Million in Africell
The Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund has invested in the African mobile operator’s $300m international public bond, the proceeds of which will strengthen mobile and data connectivity for subscribers in four countries.
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- Investing, Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Al Majmoua from Lebanon, FATEN from the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and RUFI from Uganda announced as Finalists for European Microfinance Award 2024 on Advancing Financial Inclusion for Refugees & Forcibly Displaced People
The winner will be announced at ceremony during European Microfinance Week (EMW 2024) on Thursday November 14, 2024.
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- Finance
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- Global
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Elon Musk’s Starlink Shakes up Competition in Africa
Starlink’s satellite internet rollout across Africa is sparking complaints of unfair competition from telecommunications companies and internet service providers.
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- Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: IFC and Airtel Africa Partner to Increase Access to High-Speed Mobile Connectivity in Sub-Saharan Africa
Despite this connectivity gap, up to 86 percent of firms on the continent use mobile phones for business operations, according to IFC's recent report on digital connectivity in Africa.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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