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Knife Capital Closes $50 Million Fund to Invest in Growth-Stage South Africa Startups
The Knife Fund III comes at a time when growth-stage capital has been hard to come by for South African startups.
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- Investing, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- innovation, startups
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Analysis: Starlink in Africa is a Dream of Connectivity Amidst Reality
While Starlink's entry into Africa marks a significant step towards improving internet connectivity, it is just one piece of a larger puzzle.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Viewpoint: Africa Should Not Play Catchup with AI Regulation
If Africa can position itself as an active and influential participant in the global AI landscape, this could lead to a more equitable, ethical, and responsible AI development and deployment across the continent.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Tanzania’s Tourism Industry Claims the Second Spot in Africa
Tanzania climbs to second place in Africa's tourism rankings, thanks to a robust recovery from COVID-19 setbacks and increased investments.
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- Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Analysis: Africa Needs Its Own Credit Rating Agency: Here’s How It Could Work
A recent study by the UN showed that subjective biases in credit ratings had cost African countries a combined US$74.5 billion.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- credit scoring
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Report: Nigerian Health-Techs Lead $160 Million Funding Surge in West Africa
There is a growing focus on optimising local health supply chains and improving health outcomes across Africa.
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- Health Care, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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World Bank Supports 1000 Microgrids In Nigeria
Microgrids in Nigeria are getting a boost from the World Bank, which is promoting 1000 new systems in the coming years.
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- Energy, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenya’s Lipa Later Partners with Mastercard to Drive Buy Now, Pay Later Solutions in Africa
The strategic partnership with Mastercard aims to unlock new opportunities for consumers and merchants by providing tailored BNPL solutions and enhanced payment capabilities.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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