Burkina Faso’s renewable energy project gets $7m injection
According to the funder African Development Bank, the Dédougou Solar Power project aligns with the AfDB-led Desert-to-Power initiative, which aims to turn the Sahel region into the world’s largest solar power zone.
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Flutterwave scores Senegal license to power digital payments
The fintech has received a license from the Central Bank of West African States, enabling it to offer its full suite of digital payment solutions across Senegal.
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Japanese start-up SORA eyes Africa’s health-tech
This comes as the company recently raised $4.8 million to advance climate and health solutions in the continent.
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SORA Technology raises $4.8m to expand across Africa
The funds, according to the business, will allow it to speed product development, scale local operations, and hire new talent.
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Kenya ranks first in ICT regulation in Africa
The International Telecommunications Union ranked the East African country first in its most recent ICT Regulatory Tracker.
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TerraPay partners Wave Mobile Money in Mali
The partnership aims to leverage TerraPay's global payment network and facilitate remittance flows into Mali.
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Artefact broadens AI footprint into Côte d’Ivoire
Since expanding into Africa in 2020, Artefact has established presence in various African countries, including Senegal, Egypt, and Madagascar.
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AXIAN Telecom gets $100m to boost connectivity
The investment will be used to expand 4G coverage in Madagascar and Tanzania, as well as to support the rollout of 5G sites.
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Peach widens African footprint with PayDunya acquisition
The digital payment gateway company has recently agreed to buy West African payment platform PayDunya, opening fresh opportunities in Francophone Africa.
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Orange, Eutelsat form satellite partnership across MEA
Initially, deployment will encompass Jordan, Côte d'Ivoire, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with the goal of gradually spreading to all countries in the region.
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Wave Mobile Money appoints regional head of PR
According to the company, her knowledge of technology and fintech makes her a valuable strategic asset in increasing its visibility.