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Huawei to invest Sh30bn in plan to accelerate Africa, Middle East digital transformation

Huawei Technologies will invest $300 million (Sh30 billion) in building a stronger foundation for the industrial digital transformation of Africa...

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3 Sep

At the heart of this revolution is Kijenzi 3D, a startup that has been at the forefront of 3D printing medical supplies

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3 Sep

Rwandan electric motorcycle manufacturer Ampersand has achieved a significant milestone by raising an additional $2 million in a Series A expansion round. This latest infusion of capital brings the company’s total funding to $21.5 million
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3 Sep

A groundbreaking partnership has been formed to establish a Research Center of Excellence in Zambia, focusing on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent malaria outbreaks

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3 Sep

Eunice Wambui: Some questions we ask entrepreneurs: Have you built a product or service that customers love? How big is the problem you're solving? Are people willing to pay money for your solution? What makes your solution the best in the market?
We also look at the products.

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