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A new $13.5 million fund is betting on tech founders in Southern Africa's forgotten markets, where less than 20% of venture capital flows despite serving tens of millions of people. Backed by a British billionaire, the fund aims to prove the next major African tech success could come from anywhere.
Scientists and health officials across Southern Africa are working together to stop drug-resistant malaria before it spreads, using lessons learned from neighboring regions where treatment has already started failing.
Namibia is partnering with the European Union to secure $22 billion in funding for clean energy projects, turning the southern African nation into a future green hydrogen hub. The investment will transform two coastal cities into major trade gateways while creating thousands of jobs.
Southern Africa just got serious about protecting its precious wetlands. A new regional partnership will help 12 countries manage these critical ecosystems while supporting the communities that depend on them.
Three southern African nations are seeing dramatic drops in malaria cases thanks to a coordinated cross-border effort that tracks disease movement with people and weather patterns. The success story just earned $24 million to keep the momentum going.
Botswana just launched construction on one of Southern Africa's largest solar farms, a massive step toward transforming the landlocked nation into a clean energy powerhouse. The 500-megawatt project will store sunshine in batteries to power homes during morning and evening hours when families need it most.
A twice-yearly injectable that's nearly 100% effective at preventing HIV is transforming lives in Eswatini, the first African nation to offer this breakthrough treatment. In just four months, over 2,750 people have received the drug that could prevent one in three new HIV infections across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Two Southern African nations just made it dramatically easier to visit each other. The historic agreement removes all capacity and frequency limits on flights between the countries.
Botswana just launched a program connecting climate tech startups to $150 million in funding, creating a bridge between bold ideas and real-world impact. The 12-month initiative could help millions across Southern Africa gain access to clean, reliable electricity.
Kenya beat out 46 other countries to win a regional office of the Green Climate Fund, making Nairobi a new hub for climate finance across Eastern and Southern Africa. The victory positions Kenya as a leader in bringing critical funding to countries fighting climate change.
Researchers have identified a previously unknown grass species thriving in the Maloti-Drakensberg mountains of southern Africa. The discovery adds to our understanding of one of the world's most biodiverse alpine regions.
After years of dependency and blackouts, Malawi is about to join Southern Africa's power network for the first time. The $154 million project will let the nation trade electricity with neighbors and end its isolation from the regional grid. ##
Sixteen Southern African nations just united behind a bold strategy to protect their oceans while creating sustainable jobs and fighting climate change. The regional plan could transform how 345 million people benefit from marine resources.
Eight countries in Southern Africa are joining forces to tackle climate challenges threatening the Zambezi River, which millions depend on for drinking water, food, and energy. Officials from the region just wrapped up a groundbreaking knowledge exchange in Uganda, learning new ways to manage shared rivers in a changing climate.
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Ethiopian migrants have transformed a supposedly "declining" Johannesburg neighborhood into a thriving $1.3 billion trading hub that outearns South Africa's largest mall. Their self-organized network now supports hundreds of thousands across southern Africa.
Researchers in South Africa are using satellite data to predict malaria outbreaks after floods, helping vulnerable communities prepare before the disease spreads. Their work could transform how disaster relief protects millions across southern Africa.
Seven countries in Southern Africa have achieved up to 50% reductions in maternal deaths while continuing to lead the world in HIV response. The SADC region's bold 2018 health strategy is delivering measurable results for women and girls across the continent.
A new health scorecard shows 16 Southern African nations have made major progress in reproductive health, with 12 countries lowering teen pregnancy rates and 6 reducing maternal deaths. The wins come from better sex education in schools and focused health programs, though experts say continued investment is needed to keep the momentum going.
After two devastating cyclones hit Madagascar within 10 days, Southern Africa's emergency response network is mobilizing to help 270,000 affected people rebuild. The regional deployment shows how neighboring nations are turning climate disasters into opportunities for unity.
Three Southern African nations are moving forward with an ambitious 700-kilometer water pipeline that will carry precious water from Lesotho's highlands through South Africa to water-scarce Botswana. A new $1.83 million grant will fund the critical planning studies needed to make this life-changing regional project a reality.
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