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Tanzania Economic Update: Universal Access to Water and Sanitation Could Transform Social and Economic Development
Achieving universal access to water supply and sanitation services would create an estimated 24,000 skilled jobs, on top of jobs created by initial construction-related work.
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- WASH
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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$20 Million OPEC Fund Loan to Boost Cardiovascular Healthcare in Uganda
The Uganda Heart Institute will serve not only the four million people living in and near Kampala, but Uganda’s entire population of some 40 million.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Clinify Secures US $1.5 Million Seed Funding Led by Thin Air Labs
Clinify Inc. has raised US $1.5 million in seed funding led by Thin Air Labs Fund I which invested US $1 million.
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- Health Care
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Takealot Launches Accelerator Programme for Black-Owned SMME Suppliers in South Africa
The SMMEs will also get the opportunity to pitch their business for potential grants or interest-free loan funding.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- e-commerce, MSMEs, skill development
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Analysis: Can Africa’s Remittances Be Put to Long-Term Work?
How can African governments harness remittances to support infrastructural development and other long-term projects?
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Kenyan Fintech Power Lands $3 Million Seed Funding
Power allows workers to take control of their financial health by making a holistic set of financial services available to employees.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- financial health, fintech
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South Africa to Support Entrepreneurs With US $77 Million+ This Year
To improve the sector and foster its growth, the government plans to implement new measures.
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- Uncategorized
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Africa Getting Little of $382 Billion Renewable Energy Projects Cash
This highlights a major funding gap foiling green transition and energy access on the continent.
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- Energy
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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