“We are delighted to partner with ISA to support the development of solar energy in Africa,” said Alain Ebobissé, CEO of Africa50. “This partnership will help to accelerate the deployment of solar energy in Africa and improve the lives of millions of Africans,” he added.
South African fintech startup Happy Pay has secured R32 million ($1.8 million) in pre-seed funding to fuel its growth and expand its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) offerings.
President Joseph R. Biden has announced more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs arising from food insecurity and crises affecting refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and vulnerable communities in 31 African countries.
Ethiopia’s agricultural sector, the Ethiopian Agricultural Businesses Corporation (EABC), Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), and UK-based private equity firm Asset Green have entered into a shareholders’ agreement to launch a comprehensive dairy and crop farming initiative.
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