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Category: Key developments
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Google’s Black Founders Fund Invests in 25 African Startups
Google has announced the 25 African startups selected for the third cohort of Google for Startups’ Black Founders Fund.
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The Baobab Network funds five promising startups
The Baobab Network, a Nairobi-based accelerator and investment firm, has invested $50,000 into five promising African startups.
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Is Fintech in Africa Ready For A New Goliath? Gain Insights On How Multichoice Group Plans To Disrupt Africa’s Payments Landscape
MultiChoice Group, Rapyd and General Catalyst have teamed up to develop an integrated payment platform for Africa.
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Can Rwanda Break Out From Its Dependence on Agriculture? A New Innovative Platform Aims to Provide 1.5 Million Farmers With New Livelihoods and Opportunities
The innovative initiative seeks to provide individuals with diverse income-generating opportunities and contribute to the country’s development agenda
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Can Africa Manufacture Its Own Vaccines? Mastercard Foundation & IDP Partnership Is a Pivotal Step Towards Africa’s Health Independence
The Mastercard Foundation and the Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IDP) have unveiled a $45million partnership to strengthen Africa’s healthcare infrastructure and foster vaccine manufacturing autonomy.
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How Are Drones Transforming Healthcare Access in Africa? Learn About A New And Innovative Transport Solution That Just Launched.
Siemens Healthineers Middle East, Southern & Eastern Africa and WINGCOPTER GmbH have partnered to launch Africa’s first integrated drone transport solution for medical supplies.
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Kenya to launch 1 million locally assembled smartphones by July
The Kenyan government, in collaboration with industry stakeholders, is implementing the comprehensive plan to promote domestic smartphone assembly.
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TIZETI and Microsoft partner to bring affordable internet to 5 million people in Ivory Coast
This collaboration aims to expand affordable and reliable internet access to more than 5 million people across the country, fostering digital inclusion and driving economic growth.
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AfDB approves $11 million to facilitate fertilizer access for African farmers
AfDB apportioned the funding to the African Fertilizer Financing Mechanism (AFFM).