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Why Safaricom, East Africa’s Biggest Telecom, Is Getting Sued by Its Customers
Pressure is mounting on Safaricom, with two major lawsuits from its customers now demanding accountability from the telco giant.
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- Technology, Telecommunications
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Zambia: EU Funds €12 Million for Access to Clean Cooking Through the MCFA
The funding will help accelerate access to clean cooking in Zambia, where only 16% of the population uses improved cookstoves for cooking.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: Central African Republic Can Lift Millions Out of Poverty by Revitalizing its Agricultural Sector: World Bank Report
The Central African Republic can lift millions of people out of poverty by transforming its vital agriculture sector as a key driver of economic growth.
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- Agriculture
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Press Release: African Development Bank’s SEFA Approves $5 Million in Grants to Set up Super Energy Service Companies in Three Countries
The Sustainable Energy Fund for Africa (SEFA) of the African Development Bank has approved a technical assistance grant of $5.03 million.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Prosper Africa, Partners to Invest US $274 Million in Affordable Housing Across West Africa
The U.S. investment in Africa’s emerging markets allows West Africans greater access to homeownership.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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$130.5 Million Liquified Petroleum Gas Facility Starts Construction in Mombasa, Kenya
The re-filling plant for liquefied petroleum gas will service both Tanzania and Kenya in a bid to make clean cooking gas more affordable and accessible for both East African countries.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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EU Pledges €50 Million Investment in DRC Infrastructure and Minerals
The European Union has announced an initial investment of €50m in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s critical minerals sector and infrastructure projects.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- infrastructure
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Ghana Launches $30 Million Education Outcomes Fund to Get Kids into School
The world’s largest education outcomes fund has finally kicked off in Ghana.
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- Education
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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- skill development, youth
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