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Uganda: African Development Bank to lend more than $252 million to improve rural transport and facilitate regional integration
The African Development Bank Group approved $252.83 million in loans to fund road construction projects in Uganda. The financial package consists of $179.68 million from the African Development Bank and $73.15 million from the African Development Fund.
The funding will support the construction of two key roads – the Laropi-Moyo-Afoji road and the Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi road. The Laropi-Moyo-Afoji road is located in northwestern Uganda in the Moyo district, which has a population of around 140,000. 80% of the land in Moyo is suitable for agriculture and horticulture. The Katuna-Muko-Kamuganguzi road is also strategically important for trade and connectivity in the region. Together, these roads will boost economic opportunities for agricultural communities in the Kabale and Rubanda districts, home to approximately 460,000 people.
As of November 2023, Uganda has 23 active projects funded by the African Development Bank Group totalling $1.957 billion. This latest loan approval demonstrates the Bank’s continued commitment to investing in critical infrastructure to accelerate economic growth and improve lives across Uganda. The new roads will enhance regional integration, facilitate cross-border trade, and provide rural communities with better access to markets and social services.
Read the original article here: https://afdb.africa-newsroom.com/press/uganda-african-development-bank-to-lend-more-than-252-million-to-improve-rural-transport-and-facilitate-regional-integration?lang=en
Ghana: Six new sports Stadia ready for commissioning – Vice President Bawumia reveals
The Vice President of Ghana, Mahamudu Bawumia, announced that 6 out of 10 new sports stadiums being built by the government across the old regions are nearly complete. Bawumia shared this update during the 100-day countdown launch event for the upcoming 2023 African Games in Accra. He also took the opportunity to inspect the game facilities at Borteyman and the University of Ghana. The Vice President emphasised that these investments in world-class, multi-purpose stadiums and infrastructure demonstrate the government’s commitment to successfully hosting the African Games.
The stadium projects and hosting the African Games will provide jobs, tourism revenue, and national pride. By delivering on major sports infrastructure goals, the administration aims to leave a sustainable legacy benefiting communities across Ghana.
Read the original article here: https://www.africa-newsroom.com/press/ghana-six-new-sports-stadia-ready-for-commissioning-vice-president-bawumia-reveals?lang=en
This startup is using AI to make motherhood easier for women
Product manager Padmini Janaki launched the fertility wellness platform Mind & Mom in 2021. The Chennai-based startup in India harnesses AI to revolutionize women’s healthcare. Motivated by her upbringing with a single mother, Padmini believes parenthood should be made simpler. Mind & Mom’s app aids couples through fertility treatments. It provides counselling, medical consultations, IVF assistance and wellness resources.
Over 200,000 women have accessed services on Padmini’s AI-powered platform. It addresses various needs from conception to child-rearing. Mind & Mom demonstrates how digital tools can meaningfully impact lives. By making motherhood and family planning more supportive, the startup looks to continue driving change.
Read the original article here: https://www.thebetterindia.com/334480/fem-tech-startup-for-women-mind-and-mom-by-padmini-janaki-pregnancy-ivf-consultation/
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