Day: April 27, 2022
Sun King Raises $260 Million, Led by General Atlantic’s BeyondNetZero, to Expand Global Access to Affordable Solar Energy
The solar energy provider, formerly known as Greenlight Planet, plans to use the funds to rapidly and sustainably bring electricity access to more homes across Africa and Asia NAIROBI, Kenya, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Sun King, the largest provider of solar energy products for off-grid homes in Africa and Asia, announced it has […]
Clearspan Unveils Ping
Clearspan Ping, a portal to personalized communications, provides customizable features, security, privacy and control DALLAS, Texas, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clearspan on Wednesday unveiled Ping, a customizable communications and collaboration solution that delivers secure voice, video and messaging anywhere, anytime and on any device. Purpose-built to serve the world’s leading service providers and […]
Huawei Promotes Sustainable Data Centers at Global Data Center Facility Forum 2022
MONACO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei held the Global Data Center Facility Forum 2022, with the theme of “Smart DC, Building the Future”, on April 26 in Monaco to drive sustainability in the data center industry. The conference convened more than 200 business leaders, industry experts, clients, and partners from around the world to establish […]
United States providing more than $200 million in additional humanitarian assistance for the Horn of Africa
Today in Geneva, the United States announced more than $200 million in additional assistance to respond to humanitarian needs in the Horn of Africa, including from the devastating drought and to address the needs of refugees, internally displaced persons, and conflict-affected population in the region. This assistance, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of
WHO: Congo Starts Ebola Vaccinations to Stem Outbreak in Northwest
The Democratic Republic of Congo has kicked off Ebola vaccinations to stem an outbreak in the northwest city of Mbandaka, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday. Two people are known to have died so far in the city of over one million inhabitants where people live in close proximity to road, water and air links to the capital
Investor Interest in Africa at All-Time High, But Risks Remain
The Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (AVCA) says Africa attracted a record $7.4 billion in private capital in 2021, more than double the year before. But while the continent provides ample possibilities for investors, it also presents challenges, from instability to climate change. At this year’s AVCA conference in Senegal, investors discussed some of the trends. More than 500
Media Analysts Welcome Demand for Nigeria to Repeal Cybercrime Law
“Even if they shut down all the courts in Nigeria, they must not shut down the court of public opinion,” said Agba Jalingo. The investigative journalist and founder of the news website CrossRiverWatch was speaking to VOA via phone from Lagos in Nigeria. His commitment to media freedom is what gave Jalingo the resolve to keep going through
Envision Energy Awarded 2000 MW Wind Turbine Contract in India
DELHI, India, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Envision Energy today announced that it has been awarded a 2000 MW wind turbine order in India. The 596 wind turbines, all manufactured in Envision’s India factory, will be delivered by the end of 2023. Envision will supply and commission its state-of-the-art EN156/3.3 wind turbines for the projects. […]