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.
Kofa, a Ghanaian startup pioneering Africa’s first multi-use, swappable battery network, has announced the planned launch of its second-generation Kore 2 Swap & Go network.
Techstars, a global accelerator renowned for its active investment in the African continent, has unveiled its second cohort for the Lagos-based accelerator program.
The Emerging Africa Infrastructure Fund (EAIF) has committed up to XOF 30 billion (equivalent to USD ~ 48 million) to launch West Africa’s first-ever social asset-backed security.
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