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CEO’s Update: Fall 2014

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

The documentation projects of our partners in Uganda, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have yielded so far six high-quality publications or reports about violations against LGBTI individuals in their communities.

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This YC Summer batch features the largest group of African startups yet

TechCrunch

Nigeria leads the way again with five startups, while Egypt has four, Morocco has two, and Kenya, Ghana, Zambia and South Africa each have one. Union54 (Zambia). The success of a lot of our African alumni are inspiring more African teams to apply,” she told TechCrunch. Amenli (Egypt). Infiuss Health (Nigeria).

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How data enabled Senegal to respond to COVID-19 while continuing to fight malaria

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In contrast to Zambia and Senegal, which are relatively smaller countries with more digital infrastructure in place, DRC is a massive country, composed of 26 provinces with varying degrees of mobile connectivity and digital infrastructure. “To do this, having up-to-date data on these diseases or epidemics is essential.” .

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After raising $4 million, Emtech supports central banks across Africa, the Caribbean to deploy regulatory sandboxes

TechCrunch

Emtech’s solutions also enable collaboration among multiple regulators, for an integrated regulatory environment that is key to the opening up of cross-border innovations and opportunities. Already, CBDCs are taking off in Africa, with Zambia and Kenya being the latest countries to test their viability.

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Venture studio Adanian Labs fuels startup growth in Africa

TechCrunch

In a period of two years, Adanian Labs has grown beyond Kenya, by establishing a presence in Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa and Nigeria – some of the biggest startup and tech hubs in Africa. Adanian Labs plans to help build 300 startups over the next five years. Image Credits: Adanian Labs. Africa-wide Growth.

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How data enabled Senegal to respond to COVID-19 while continuing to fight malaria

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In contrast to Zambia and Senegal, which are relatively smaller countries with more digital infrastructure in place, DRC is a massive country, composed of 26 provinces with varying degrees of mobile connectivity and digital infrastructure. “To do this, having up-to-date data on these diseases or epidemics is essential.” .

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NetSquared Events to Cure Your Social Media Ailments

Tech Soup

A social media surgery is an informal gathering of people who want to learn how to use the web to communicate, campaign, or collaborate. NetSquared Zambia in Lusaka, Zambia. However, our organizers are currently very keen on social media surgeries. Interested in learning more? Louis, Missouri. Upcoming Events.