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Australian telco Telstra agrees to acquire telecom Digicel Pacific for $1.6 billion of which $1.33 billion funds will be backed by the Australian government. Digicel owner and chairman Denis O’Brien said the deal comes with a “lot of growth” potential in the Pacific Islands. They have about 2.5 million subscribers in Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Nauru, Samoa, Tonga and Vanuatu.

Read the original article here: https://www.irishtimes.com/business/technology/denis-o-brien-hails-sale-of-cracking-pacific-business-to-telstra-1.4711026

According to Rwanda’s Minister of Infrastructure, Claver Gatete, Rwanda aims to achieve 100% electricity access by 2030, and increasing the participation and role of women in the renewable energy sector is vital to achieving this goal. Women participation in the energy sector has been limited due to the lack of skilled female engineers.

Read the original article here: https://www.powerengineeringint.com/news/women-inclusion-vital-to-100-electrification-in-rwanda-minister/

Ahead of the UN climate talks, Bangladesh pitches for sustainable growth and getting ready for a deeper energy transition. However, the experts think it will only be possible with the right financial resources that are needed to be directed towards better infrastructure and adaptation in the country to make COP26 a success.

Read the original article here: https://www.eco-business.com/news/bangladesh-pitches-for-climate-sensitive-growth/