Tag: Africa
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Outlier #140: African startup scene, Shoprite solar, maths students
African startup scene, Shoprite solar, maths students
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African remittances surpass $90bn a year
Remittances, or the money workers send back to their families in their home country, are now a major part of the economies of many African (and non-African) countries. So much so that countries like Kenya are seeing more money entering the country from remittances than from some of its more traditional exports like tea and…
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Cholera surges in Africa: Over 110,000 cases in 5 months
More than 110,000 cases of cholera were reported in Africa in the first five months of the year. This is half of the total reported in 2023 and more than all the cases in 2022. Last year, a cholera outbreak in South Africa claimed the lives of 47 people. The disease spread quickly in areas…