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UNICEF has launched the first African Drone and Data Academy in Lilongwe Malawi. The academy will be an avenue for UNICEF to promote its programmes and services in Africa.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has notified fintech operators’ resident in the country to disclose their access points geolocation. The geolocation will be made available to interested stakeholders.
Digital Lab Africa is calling on creative artists, producers, designers, start-ups, students in the media and creative industries across Sub-Saharan Africa to apply for the 4th edition of its acceleration programme. Applications are open until the 1st of March 2020. It is for startups with projects in digital art, immersive realities, video games, animation and music. Apply here
Also, global energy startup REDAVIA launched Fast Track solar 40 Carport—a modular solar carport product. The company will leverage the new product to provide car parks with energy generation hubs.
Finally, Startupbootcamp Fintech Dubai 2020 has selected Fawaterak, an Egypt based fintech startup and SnapSlip, a South Africa based fintech startup to participate in its 2020 cohort. The selected startups will participate in the 3-month cohort with a chance to pitch for funds.
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