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Innovative finance model reaps rewards for Africa’s smallholder farmers, report shows
Felicia Mbaidooue Gbuuka, 35, stands beside her tractor at her home in Yagba community, Nigeria on June 25, 2023. Nairobi,...
The Rusumo Effect: Transforming Ngara through Health, Education, Water, and Livelihoods
Map of Ngara District, © NordNordWest,...
Robust365 provides digital finance tools for Zambian MSMEs
Fredrick Alban, co-founder and CTO of Robust365 LUSAKA, Zambia — Robust365, a financial technology company, is providing micro, small, and...
ValueFin Leverages Finance, Market Access to Empower Zambian MSMEs
ValueFin's Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Mukuka Bwalya, leads efforts to empower low-income entrepreneurs in Zambia. LUSAKA, Zambia – ValueFin Limited is...
Airtel Africa, SpaceX sign deal to roll out Starlink internet across the continent
Sunil Taldar Airtel Africa’s Chief executive officer DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Airtel Africa announced Monday an agreement with SpaceX to...
Angololo Dam Project: A New Era of Transboundary Water Cooperation in East Africa
Dr. Isaac Alukwe, Regional Coordinator of the Nile Equatorial Lakes Subsidiary Action Programme Coordination Unit (NELSAP-CU) The Angololo Water...
Malawian Fintech MobiPay Streamlines Payments with Malipo
Alex Piringu, ICT Manager at MobiPay. LILONGWE, Malawi — A Malawian technology company, MobiPay Limited, is playing a key role...
Cross-Border Collaboration: Kenya, Uganda Pledge to Save Mount Elgon
Many travellers find Mt. Elgon National Park an exciting alternative to the more strenuous climbs in East Africa. (PHOTO/Courtesy) NAIROBI,...
Ugandan Economist Dr. Alex Mubiru Appointed AfDB Director General for East Africa, Including Kenya
Ugandan economist Dr. Alex Mubiru appointed AfDB Director General for East Africa and Kenya. KAMPALA, Uganda — The African Development Bank...
Burkina Faso Captain Ibrahim Traoré leader thanks global supporters, vows continued fight against imperialism
Capt. Ibrahim Traoré salutes the global outpouring of civilian support for Burkina Faso's pursuit of sovereignty and an end to...
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