Author: Fred Kennedy
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South African Logistics Startup Pargo Secures $4 Million to Expand E-Commerce Logistics Network into Egypt
South African e-commerce logistics firm Pargo has secured $4 million in funding to fuel its expansion into Egypt, where it has introduced over 500 “Pargo Points” to enhance delivery options.
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BasiGo Raises $42 Million in Funding to Drive Public Transport Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa
BasiGo, a prominent provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has successfully secured $42 million in new capital.
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AfDB Approves $100 Million Loan to Boost Youth and Women-Led Enterprises in Nigeria Through YEIB Initiative
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $100 million loan to support youth and women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Nigeria through the Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank (YEIB) initiative.
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Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli: Global Advocate Leading the Charge Against Poverty and Food Insecurity in Africa
Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli is a renowned Nigerian social entrepreneur, advocate for sustainable development, and a thought leader in the fields of agriculture, nutrition, leadership development, and social innovation.
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Nsadi F. Mbiapa is Innovating Africa’s Future Through Tech Solutions for Education, Finance, and Communication
Nsadi F. Mbiapa is a Congolese entrepreneur and computer scientist whose mission is to address the pressing challenges faced by African populations through innovative technological solutions.
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Ghanaian AI Startup Aya Data Secures Seed Funding to Expand AI Solutions
Aya Data, a Ghanaian artificial intelligence (AI) startup, has successfully raised $900,000 in a seed funding round led by 54 Collective, with additional contributions from several angel investors.
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Victoria Chelangat Sabula is Leading the Charge for Sustainable Business Solutions and Economic Empowerment in Africa
Victoria Chelangat Sabula is a distinguished leader and visionary in social impact and business development, serving as the CEO of the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF).
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Grid Africa Secures $2.8 Million Investment to Boost Renewable Energy Projects in South Africa
Grid Africa has secured a significant equity investment of $2.8 million from Rifuwo Energy Partners to accelerate its renewable energy projects across South Africa.
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Lapaire Secures Funding from AfricInvest and Proparco to Expand Optical Care Across Africa
Lapaire, a fast-growing African eyewear startup, has secured significant financial backing from AfricInvest and Proparco to expand its optical care services across the continent.