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Experts debate the future of money
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<p><br /></p><p><strong>Taking remote learning from Nigeria to the world</strong></p><p>Nigerian entrepreneur Sim Shagaya founded edtech firm, The uLesson Group, to provide high-quality education to African students. He speaks to CNN about the opportunities — and obstacles — of expanding the digital academic ecosystem in West Africa and beyond. </p>
Taking remote learning from Nigeria to the world
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<p>Since its founding in 1984, Emzor Pharmaceuticals has become one of Nigeria's leading indigenous drug manufacturers. We spoke with the CEO Dr. Stella Okoli about the challenges and triumphs of building her company from scratch. </p>
How one pharmaceutical company charted a path to success
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<p>To decentralize healthcare in East Africa, businesses are pioneering new ways of training the next generation of surgeons and medical professionals, making care more accessible across the region. </p>
Could tech offer solutions for more accessible healthcare?
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<p>CNN talks with Josh Whale, the CEO of Ampersand — a business focused on e-mobility — about the benefits of vertical integration, what it takes to build the infrastructure to support electric two wheelers, and their growth strategy for East Africa and beyond.</p>
The business of electrifying motorbikes in East Africa
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<p>While 90% of livestock sales traditionally happen via large public auctions, one Agrotech company, SwiftVEE, wants to transform the sector by moving auctions online. </p>
Going, going, going digital: The rise of South Africa's online cattle auctions
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<p>Whether it's a continent-wide educational ecosystem creating a pipeline to tech talent, a company building AI to revolutionize access for those with hearing loss in Kenya, or innovations and platforms powering the training of surgeons — businesses and individuals are transforming the way Africans learn, teach and provide medical care.</p>
Emerging tech and Africa — transforming healthcare, education and accessibility
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<p>Since its founding in 1993, Medplus has grown into a major pharmacy chain across Nigeria. Founder and CEO Joke Bakare spoke with CNN about her original dream for the business, diversification and how going online plays a role in the company's growth strategy. </p>
The business of growing one of Nigeria's biggest pharmacy chains
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<p>According to the WHO, around 40 million people across Africa suffer from hearing loss and deafness. Kenyan company, Signvrse, is using AI to develop a realistic sign language translation platform in hopes of improving accessibility.</p>
How the movie 'Avatar' inspired a Kenyan company to develop AI tech to help the deaf community
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<p>Since the late 1970s, Animal Care Services Konsult has been in the business of livestock in Nigeria. CNN's Zain Asher talks with Executive Director Opeyemi Agbato about the company's growth strategy.</p>
Building a business on livestock in Nigeria
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<p>Tourism<strong>, </strong>integral to Cape Verde's economy,<strong> </strong>is showing signs of rapid growth. Now the public and private<strong> </strong>sectors are looking at ways to create infrastructure, on the ground and online, to ensure a sustainable industry. </p>
Cape Verde's plans for growth digitally and physically
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<p>Aspen Global CEO Samer Kassem sits down to discuss the biopharmaceutical giant's growth and why he believes it's Africa's time to shine on a global stage when it comes to business.</p>
How Mauritius became home to a global biopharmaceutical company
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<p>While Angola's economy is largely dependent on oil, there is a growing movement to diversify into biofuels, solar and wind energy. The pivot for both Angola's established energy giants and start-ups poses challenges and opportunities.</p>
Angola's dive into diversified energy
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<p>Alfort Petroleum CEO Gianni Martins believes there is a long runway ahead when it comes to the country's oil and gas output.</p>
One indigenous Angolan oil and gas company's bullish expansion plan
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<p>What originally began two decades ago as a messaging company in Ghana, Hubtel has since turned into an e-payments and commerce behemoth with 23 offices across Ghana. CEO Alex Bram talks to CNN about the company's pivot toward fintech and the significance of staying purely self-funded within Ghana.</p>
How a self-funded Ghanaian tech giant has continued to grow
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<p>As tourist numbers continue to rise worldwide, African wildlife parks are facing unprecedented challenges. In Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, the number of wildebeest migrating has dropped as tourist numbers have risen. Now, local and park officials must find the delicate balancing act required to ensure the preservation of the migration amid ever-growing travel demands.</p>
The push to save 'The Great Migration' in the Maasai Mara
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