Kenya Initiates Overhaul of Online Mineral Cadaster for Mining Industry Streamlining
The government is undertaking a comprehensive overhaul of the online mineral cadaster to streamline the mining industry.
Day: January 30, 2024
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India projects to be USD 7 trillion economy by 2030: Finance Ministry
The Ministry of Finance projects India’s economy to reach USD 7 trillion within six to seven years, buoyed by firm GDP growth forecasts, manageable inflation, political stability, and tightened monetary policies.
Japan to Offer $300 Million for Optical Chip Tech Development
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry plans to allocate around 45.2 billion yen ($307 million) in subsidies to advance optical technology for chip development, aiming to strengthen the country’s semiconductor sector.
EC, African Development Bank Forge Partnership for African Infrastructure Investments
The European Commission and the African Development Bank Group have forged a new Financial Framework Partnership Agreement during the Italy-Africa Summit, focusing on enhancing infrastructure investments in Africa.
Africa Fintech NetworkAppoints New Board Of Directors
AFN unveils new Board for 2023-26 term.
Y Combinator Backs ThreeAfrican Startups for 2024Winter Batch
Y Combinator selects only three African startups for its 2024 winter batch, including Cleva and Miden, alongside an undisclosed Kenyan traveltech firm. KEYPOINTS Y Combinator (YC), a prestigious global accelerator, has chosen only three African startups for its 2024 winter batch. While Cleva and Miden (by Tyrus Technologies) have been publicly disclosed, an undisclosed Kenyan…
Elon Musk’s NeuralinkImplants Brain Chip in First Human
Elon Musk announces the successful implantation of the Neuralink device in the first human patient, indicating promising neuron spike detection. KEYPOINTS Elon Musk, the billionaire founder of Neuralink, announced on Sunday that the first human patient had received an implant from the brain-chip startup and is currently in stable condition. Musk shared on the social…
Safaricom triples M-Pesa users in Ethiopia to 3.1m
Safaricom’s M-Pesa has rapidly amassed 3.1 million users in Ethiopia within a brief four-month span, signaling immense demand for mobile financial services in the region.