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8 Aug 2023

US gov launches Digital Money is Better project in Angola

The Digital Money is Better project aims to empower communities in Angola by improving personal finances and allowing access to financial services via cell phones.
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US funds Madagascar’s health data collection project

The $5 million project has helped Madagascar collect and analyse private sector data, monitor and evaluate health surveillance.
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23 Jun 2023

Vodafone, Safaricom, USAID, launch $14m health project in Kenya

USAID will provide up to $5 million toward the initiative, and Vodafone Foundation and M-PESA Foundation announced an additional $9 million contribution.
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23 May 2023

US gov’t pushes data centres throughout Africa

The US says it is laying the groundwork for a digital revolution on the continent, by increasing access to cloud-based technologies.
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15 Dec 2022

US plans multi-million dollar investment to boost African innovation

Prosper Africa initiative announces plans to invest US$170-million to boost African exports and US investment by US$2-billion.
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3 Nov 2021

Funders pledge US$575m to help Africa’s beleaguered farmers

Finance will be used to delivery climate-smart solutions to farmers.
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11 Apr 2019

Facebook maps out Africa using artificial intelligence

Facebook uses its data science skills, and expertise in AI and machine learning to map out local populations.
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14 Mar 2018

Things looking up for solar service providers in Africa

Lumos Global co-founder offers perspective on the market and expects exponential growth in 2018.
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19 May 2017

Kenyan wireless internet startup hits the ground running

Nanyuki-based Mawingu attracts funding, aims for more widespread rollout and to establish 400 hotspots per month.
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12 Dec 2014

Orange, USAID unite to boost mHealth

Orange, USAID partner to push mHealth in Africa.
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18 Jul 2014

Bomb detection technology donated to Kenya’s airports

US agency helps out East African nation, which has been targeted by al Shabaab.