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Tanzania’s Kakono gets $300 million to deliver clean energy

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Tanzania’s Kakono gets $300 million to deliver clean energy

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Powering up Tanzania: The African Development Bank Group, the French Development Agency (AFD) and the European Union (EU) have teamed up to invest $300m in Tanzania’s Kakono hydropower plant.

The Kakono will be a run-of-river hydropower project with an annual energy-generating capacity of 573GWh. The project, expected to be operational by the end of 2026, will generate clean energy for up to 4 million people. This investment will not only benefit Tanzania but also contribute to the sustainable development of the region.

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AstraZeneca to launch Africa Health Innovation Hub 

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AstraZeneca to launch Africa Health Innovation Hub

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Leading global pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has announced the launch of its Africa Health Innovation Hub to increase access to healthcare on the continent.

The groundbreaking initiative will use the latest technologies to improve healthcare in Africa. AstraZeneca will roll out the project in partnership with Tricog Health in Kenya and MedSol AI Solutions in South Africa. The hub is part of the company’s A.Catalyst Network, which is made up of more than 20 health innovation hubs.

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VC firm Equator raises $40 million to back climate-tech African startups.

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VC firm Equator raises $40 million to back climate-tech African startups

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Equator, a VC firm focused on supporting innovative solutions to climate change, has raised $40 million in commitments to invest in African startups tackling climate challenge

Notable investors in the fund include British International Investment (BII), the The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP), UK charity Shell Foundation and impact investor DOEN Participaties B.V. This investment represents a significant boost for the African climate tech ecosystem, providing much-needed capital to support the development and scaling of innovative solutions to the continent’s pressing environmental challenges. With climate change posing a significant threat to African economies and communities, Equator’s investment in these startups has been backed to drive real impact and create sustainable change.

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Kenya gets $378 million to electrify its public transport system

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Kenya gets $378 million to electrify its public transport system

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The European Union has provide Kenya with $378 million in funding to power the country’s electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system.

The BRT system is expected to provide a faster, more efficient, and more affordable means of transport. Dubbed BRT 3, the transit line will feature zero-emission electric buses and will introduce intelligent transport system features. With the new funding, the government of Kenya will be able to further expand the BRT system, which renewable energy sources will power.

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DFC backs Novastar Ventures with $25 million to support African startups.

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DFC backs Novastar Ventures with $25 million to support African startups.

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The U.S International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has invested $25 million in Novastar Ventures to support and invest in early stage startups in Africa

This investment will enable the Pan-African venture capital firm to continue its mission of backing innovative and impactful startups that are driving positive change in Africa. With a focus on sectors such as healthcare, education, and financial inclusion,  Novastar has already made significant investments in several African startups.

Novastar will roll out the funding under its new investment vehicle Africa People + Planet Fund. The Africa People + Planet Fund is Novastar’s third pool after the $108 million Africa Fund II, which saw it widen its geographical reach to include West Africa.

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