BasiGo secures $42 million in funding to scale public transport electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa

BasiGo, the leading provider of electric bus solutions in sub-Saharan Africa, has today announced the successful closing of a US$42 million in new capital. The funding round consists of US$24 million in Series A equity funding along with US$17.5 million in debt facilities from British International Investment (BII) and the U.S. Development Finance Corporation (DFC)….

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Engin Firat: Why Kenya’s lack of infrastructure is holding back world-class talent

Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat has criticized Kenya’s outdated football infrastructure, highlighting the lack of proper stadiums and training facilities as major obstacles to unlocking the nation’s vast football potential. Sometimes frustrations boil over when the truth is hard to swallow and for Harambee Stars head coach Engin Firat the lack of adequate football…

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Incorporating Disaster Risk Reduction into the development agenda is key to building resilience

Africa remains the region with the largest number of Least Developed Countries, yet it continues to “face challenges in addressing the growing complexity and intensity of disaster risks,” says Special Representative for Disaster Risk Reduction Kamal Kishore. He states that many of these risks are driven by the climate crisis and emphasizes that the success…

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Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner keeps Bristol City’s Premier League promotion hopes alive in spirited Stoke City draw

Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner helped inspire Bristol City to an inspired comeback against Stoke City. Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner delivered another commanding performance as Bristol City fought back to secure a 2-2 draw against Stoke City at the bet365 Stadium in the Championship. Vyner, who was instrumental in their previous draw against Middlesbrough,…

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Barcelona thrash sloppy Bayern Munich

  Barcelona winger Raphinha scored a superb hat-trick as his side demolished Bayern Munich 4-1 in the Champions League league phase. Raphina opener the scoring inside the first minute after latching on to a ball over the top and rounding goalkeeper Manuel Neuer. England captain Harry Kane equalised for the visitors by volleying in Serge…

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