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Diaspora Remittances, Impact of SVB’s Failure on African Startups in Focus as African Diaspora Investment Symposium Begins
The closure of SVB Bank triggered panic on the African continent, and that fear is not without reason.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- failure, fintech, remittances, startups
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Nigeria Launches $618 Million Tech Fund for Young Investors
Nigeria launched a $618 million fund on Tuesday to support tech and creative sectors for young investors who struggle to raise capital in Africa's largest economy.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- creative economy, failure, startups, youth
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Kenya: USAID to Invest $130 Million in Drinking Water and Sanitation
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is funding a five-year program in Kenya to support water, sanitation and hygiene services.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- hygiene, sanitation, water
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Report: Press Release: A Triple Threat of Water-Related Crises Is Endangering the Lives of 190 Million Children – UNICEF
As world leaders prepare to attend the historic UN Water Conference, UNICEF calls for urgent investment in climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services to protect children.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- climate change, hygiene, sanitation, water, youth
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African Development Bank, Partners Invest $618 Million to Grow Nigeria’s Creative Enterprises
The African Development Bank and some partners have officially launched a new Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme.
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- Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Clean Transport Volvo Delivers Its 1st Electric Heavy-Duty Truck in Africa
Volvo Trucks has delivered its first heavy-duty electric truck to Morocco, marking a major milestone in the development of electric vehicles in Africa.
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- Energy, Technology, Transportation
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Togo: The African Water Facility Pledges €1.2 Million for Sanitation in Nine Urban Centres
The project aims to improve the living environment of urban populations.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- sanitation, water
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$123 Million Upgrade to Tasmanian Hydropower Icon Begins
Hydro Tasmania is redeveloping the Tarraleah hydropower scheme.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- renewable energy
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