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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.

This week in Luanda, Angola, the African Union (AU) held its third high-level summit, uniting African transport ministers, airline CEOs, and representatives from the World Bank and European Commission.

In a bid to tackle the challenge of limited electricity access in Malawi, two startups, Green Impact Technologies (GIT) and Amped Innovation, have joined forces to bring solar power to rural households.

Rwanda’s vision for a greener and more sustainable future takes a giant leap forward as BasiGo, a renowned electric vehicle manufacturer, announces its plans to bring electric buses to the streets of Rwanda.