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Bridging the crypto divide: Global adoption trends and the African lag (1)
03 Jun 2025 21:52 GMT
… $11.5 billion in venture capital across over 2,150 … uneven progress. Although several African nations—most notably Nigeria … place and six nations—including Cameroon, Ethiopia, and Tanzania— … This brain drain deprives African ecosystems of the skilled …
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Missing Africa’s innovation moment? Geopolitical shifts could push Israel away
01 Jun 2025 03:05 GMT
… observer status in the African Union was recently rejected … -mobility in Rwanda and agritech in Kenya, African-led ventures … alone, African start-ups raised over $3 billion in venture capital, … and meaningful joint ventures with African partners. This is not …
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Bridge for Billions Launches Conecta Africa to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs in Africa
30 May 2025 11:09 GMT
… corporate leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa to build … lasting support models rooted in African realities.”
The summit also called … , warned against over-reliance on venture capital and instead encouraged investment in …
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Ahmad: New precedent for Nigeria and Africa at Oxford
29 May 2025 07:44 GMT
… of the most recognised African voices in global business … a venture capital firm investing in underserved markets in West and Central Africa, … We want to fund African businesses that are scalable, … understanding of the barriers African founders face, and the …
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How the Shift to Renewable Energy Is Shaping a New Power Str...
05 Jun 2025 16:16 GMT
… ruthless execution. From investing in African lithium mines to locking in … in the Democratic Republic of Congo, China has not only secured … . These firms rely on deep venture capital ecosystems and robust IP protections …
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Who will drive AfDB’s African transformation agenda post-Adesina?
22 May 2025 12:08 GMT
… After launching a special venture capital fund at Badea, he … only the Republic of Congo and Benin have publicly … regional blocs.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), which … key multilateral institutions across Central Africa, making him one of …
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Harnessing Africa’s youth potential: A blueprint for homegrown prosperity
21 May 2025 19:55 GMT
… article explores how African nations can shift … Only 1 percent of African startups secure venture capital (Partech Africa, 2023). … Deficits
· 600 million Africans lack electricity, hindering digital … Innovation Funds
· Model: Rwanda’s Agaciro Development Fund …
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Africa startups to seek new backers
15 May 2025 18:09 GMT
… Rwanda project.
The upheaval has rattled investors, particularly because African … in other regions. US venture capital has also played a … Ltd. A lot of venture capital funds "are going … over as US president. Venture capital funding for startups plunged …
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Africa can be the pivot point for investors hedging their bets from US policy shifts
14 May 2025 10:50 GMT
… , Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Morocco, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, South Africa, Togo and … capital allocators, directing private capital, venture capital and pension funds to invest … encouraging new financiers to develop African IVs will enable both domestic …
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Why fixing women’s health is key to improving African economies
14 May 2025 08:07 GMT
… metrics that would improve African economies, but maybe that … screening, and treatment. Most African women who contract human papillomavirus … your passion. But maybe venture capital might not be the … on femtech. Starting in Rwanda, Kasha has since expanded …