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Big news! Cellulant has launched The Agrikore Risk Review. The review proposes ways in which Africa can leverage technology to grow agriculture.
Next, Econet Group imported 100,000 COVID-19 test kits. The Group plans to leverage the kits to test its staff, individuals, and corporates.
See also: The Big 5 Daily: 11th May, 2020
Guess what? Brimore an end-to-end distribution platform based in Egypt has secured $3.5 million pre-series A funding. The startup will leverage the funding to accelerate its growth and strengthen its infrastructure.
Also, the Johannesburg Stock Exchange is offering COVID-19 relief to companies in financial distress. The JSE under the temporary relief will grant companies extended payment terms void of interest fees, and also offer them a 50% fee reduction for trading, clearing, and settlement.
Finally, biotech company Koniku has partnered Airbus to co-build solutions for airport security. The solution will aid in detecting biological hazards, spot explosive threats, and chemicals.
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