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Coltan Discovered in Kenya
Deposits of the mineral have been found in six counties across the country, but their value is yet to be determined.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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How African Startups Raised Funding in 2023
With equity funding becoming rare, several startups found it hard to survive, leading them to either cut down their teams or scale down operations and, in some cases, close shop.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Exxon Files Lawsuit Against Investors’ Climate Proposal
Exxon says the investors are "driven by an extreme agenda" and that their repeated proposals do not serve investors' interests or promote long-term shareholder value.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Rwanda’s New $300 Million Clean Energy Project Unveiled
According to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN), the adoption of the financing agreement by Parliament is “a pivotal step toward universal access to electricity.”
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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AltSchool Africa Launches in Kenya to Continue East-African Push
The startup which has 60,000 in over 100 countries provides courses aimed at fast-tracking entry into global tech roles.
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- Education, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Nigeria: Lagos State Bans Single-Use Plastics
Commissioner Wahab directed the State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, and the Kick Against Indiscipline, KAI, to immediately commence implementation of the ban.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- governance, regulations, waste
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Kenyan Agritech Startup, Shamba Pride, Secures $3.7 Million for the Expansion of Its Merchant Network
Shamba Pride uses digital technology to equip agro-dealers, empowering them to manage their businesses and order inventory efficiently.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Private Sector Essential to Meet Education for All Goal
Primary enrollment in sub-Saharan African countries has increased from 80% in 2000 to 99% in 2023, however, this increase in enrollment has not translated into better learning outcomes.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- SDGs, skill development, youth
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