Solar Foods is using sunlight to solve food insecurity in Sudan
TechCabal - Oct 08, 2025
Alaa Salih Hamadto runs Solar Foods, a startup that uses solar energy to preserve food in Sudan. The war in Sudan has displaced over 12 million people and devastated the economy.
Starlink To Disconnect Ghana Users Accessing Its Mobile Plans On August 21st
Tech Labari - Aug 15, 2024
Starlink will disconnect users in unauthorized jurisdictions from its mobile plans on August 21st. Starlink previously terminated access for users in Sudan, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
Starting in war-torn Sudan, YC-backed Elevate now provides fintech to freelancers globally
TechCrunch - Jun 06, 2024
Bloom, now Elevate, has launched its product in certain emerging markets, primarily targeting people in East and North Africa. The startup aims to help users protect their wealth by offering high-yield savings accounts and digital banking services based on the US dollar.
Starlink secures licence in Botswana nearly four months after initial rejection
Techpoint Africa - May 29, 2024
Botswana grants a license to SpaceX's Starlink after a previous rejection. Botswana's president urges regulators to expedite the license approval process.
South Africans Remain Plugged-In To Starlink Past Disconnection Notice
WeeTracker - May 06, 2024
Starlink continues to operate in unauthorised regions despite warnings Users in South Africa and conflict-affected areas have ongoing access to the service