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Category: Key developments
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Mbay Mobility to Introduce 33,000 Electric Taxis in West Africa By 2033
E-mobility startup Mbay Mobility is embarking on an ambitious mission to electrify taxi fleets in Dakar, Abidjan, and Accra.
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BioNTech Launches First Manufacturing Plant for mRNA Vaccines in Africa in Rwanda
German biotech giant BioNTech has taken a significant step toward its ambitious goal of producing mRNA vaccines in Africa by setting up the first BioNTainer at its manufacturing facility in Kigali, Rwanda.
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Techstars Selects 12 African Startups for its Second Cohort for Lagos Accelerator Program
Techstars, a global accelerator renowned for its active investment in the African continent, has unveiled its second cohort for the Lagos-based accelerator program.
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IFC Invests in Biovac to Boost Africa’s Vaccine Production
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced an investment and advisory support package for Biovac, a leading South African biopharmaceutical company.
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BOAD Launches Climate Study Fund to Bolster Resilience in 8 African Countries
Responding to the critical need for climate resilience across Africa, the West African Development Bank (BOAD) has announced the launch of the Climate Study Fund.
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Pan-African Fintech Flutterwave Acquires Money Transfer Licences for 13 States in the US to Facilitate Remittances for the African Diaspora
Pan-African fintech leader Flutterwave has acquired 13 new money transmission licenses in the United States, significantly expanding its reach in the crucial cross-border payments market.
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Sierra Leone Gets its First Large-Scale Grid-Connected Solar IPP After $52 Milion Funding From BII, FMO, Proparco & Frontier Energy
In a significant step towards clean energy and improved electricity access, a consortium of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) and renewable energy fund manager Frontier Energy has announced a co-investment of over $52 million for the Planet Solar project in Sierra Leone.
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Ampersand Expands Electric Motorbike Battery Swap Network in Kenya
Ampersand, a leading provider of electric motorbike solutions in East Africa, is expanding its battery swap network across Nairobi.
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London-based Fintech Verto Partners with UBA to Enhance Cross-Border Transactions in Kenya
Verto, a leading London-based fintech and payment solution provider, has announced a strategic partnership with the United Bank of Africa (UBA) to streamline cross-border transactions for Kenyan entrepreneurs, small-scale businesses, and corporations.