Ten African startups have been chosen to receive funding as part of the Africa Blue Wave and Regen Wave initiatives, a collaborative effort to unlock solutions for a sustainable future.
“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.
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged $20 million to bolster food security and water access for vulnerable communities in Senegal.
Microsoft has unveiled a $1 million initiative to train one million Nigerians in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills over the next two years.
The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) and EDFI Management Company, through the Electrification Financing Initiative (ElectriFI), have committed €4 million to support the expansion of Emerging Cooking Solutions (Supamoto) in Zambia.
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