TechCrunch

JANUARY 26, 2022

The renewable energy firm revealed the plans today when it announced the signing of a voluntary commitment with the United Nations to grow its energy market in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. They also provide cleaner and cheaper alternatives of energy, which could transform the lives of millions of people living in darkness.

Nigeria 97

Nigeria Africa Burkina Faso Tanzania 97

TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Through a pay-to-own model , it avails its products to individuals in Sub-Saharan Africa that are off-grid owing to underdeveloped national power grids. Qotto says IBL is drawing its roadmap for East Africa expansion too, after signing a partnership and agreeing to offer off-grid solutions in the region.

Burkina Faso 95

Burkina Faso Benin Fund Africa 95

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A far cry from Nigeria and South Africa’s bubbling tech ecosystem, Zambia has a relatively quiet startup and venture capital scene; therefore, Tiger Global’s participation in Union54’s seed round is a massive win for the southern African nation. Mlambo touts Zambia as a solid place to carry out business.

API 104

API Zambia Issue Global 104

TechCrunch

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The doctor will also be in a place to request for rapid diagnostics tests to be carried out, a service that will be supported by a licensed community health nurse as the medic consults remotely. According to World Health Organisation data , countries across sub-Saharan Africa have an average of 0.23 doctors for every 10,000 people.

Africa 94

Africa Ghana Virtual Ratio 94

Fast Company Tech

MARCH 20, 2025

Many Americans aren’t that happy, according to the World Happiness Report 2025 , which ranks happiness across nations. At the bottom of the list: Afghanistan, once again the last-place holder; Sierra Leone, Lebanon, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. 24earning its lowest ranking yet. Spoiler alert: Finland once again is the happiest.)

Costa Rica 100

Costa Rica Sierra Leone Czech Republic Finland 100