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IRCAI, Zindi, and AWS Launch AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, & Health to Develop New Tech Solutions Helping to Address U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Participants to leverage advanced computing in the cloud, including generative AI, to help to expedite solutions in the fight against climate change SEPTEMBER 24th, 2024 New York N.Y.// The International Research Centre on Artificial Intelligence (IRCAI), an organization under the auspices of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), data science platform Zindi, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced the launch of … Continue reading IRCAI, Zindi, and AWS Launch AI for Equity Challenge: Climate Action, Gender, & Health to Develop New Tech Solutions Helping to Address U.N. Sustainable Development Goals

Impact Newswire24/09/202408/04/2025

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Zindi Powers the First International AI Olympiad Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – September 12, 2024 – Zindi, Africa’s leading data science competition platform, played a pivotal role in hosting the practical round of the first-ever International AI Olympiad (IAIO) from September 9-11, 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The event brought together 90 students from 25 countries, showcasing the best minds in AI and computer science. The IAIO was hosted by hosted by the … Continue reading Zindi Powers the First International AI Olympiad Hosted in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Impact Newswire13/09/202408/04/2025

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Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Zindi and Rand Merchant Bank (RMB) joined forces in a 9-month endeavor known as the RMB CPI Nowcasting Grand Challenge. The objective was to leverage alternative datasets for predicting CPI one month ahead, a critical need for financial institutions to guide lending and investment decisions. The competition garnered participation from over 1500 data scientists across 86 countries, showcasing global interest and talent in the field, … Continue reading Zindi and RMB reinvent CPI nowcasting with community-first machine learning

Impact Newswire14/08/202408/04/2025

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Exclusive interview with Bart Turtelboom, CEO, Delphos

The advisory firm boss explains why the San Patricio solar plant deal in Guatemala shows how project finance can unlock Latin America’s renewable energy potential… How will the San Patricio Solar PV Plant impact Guatemala? Bart Turtelboom: For Guatemala, the San Patricio Solar PV Plant is a major step towards diversifying the country’s energy mix. Historically, Guatemala’s electricity production has been dominated by hydroelectric and coal … Continue reading Exclusive interview with Bart Turtelboom, CEO, Delphos

Impact Newswire08/08/202408/04/2025

Africa, Impact Newswire Exclusive, United States

Delphos Advises Pearl Dairy Farms on USD 35 million Debt Financing for Expansion across East Africa

The leading East African dairy processor will acquire a packing facility modernizing the dairy value chain. July 15th, 2024 Washington D.C. USA // Delphos secures USD 35 Million senior debt financing as exclusive advisor to Pearl Dairy Farms Limited (‘Pearl Dairy’), an East African dairy processor. The financing from International Finance Corporation (‘IFC’) and Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden N.V. (‘FMO’) for Pearl Dairy Farms will … Continue reading Delphos Advises Pearl Dairy Farms on USD 35 million Debt Financing for Expansion across East Africa

Impact Newswire15/07/202408/04/2025

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Delphos Advises MPC Energy Solutions on a USD 34 million Non-Recourse Project Financing for the Construction of a 66MWp Solar PV plant in Guatemala.

Leading IPP selects Delphos as exclusive financial advisor. Delphos, a leading emerging market financial advisory firm, announces the closing of a USD 34 Million non-recourse project financing for the construction of Guatemala’s 66MWp solar PV plant San Patricio. Delphos takes the exclusive advisory role to secure a landmark financing package for MPC Energy Solutions (“MPCES”), a leading Independent Power Producer (IPP). The deal marks the … Continue reading Delphos Advises MPC Energy Solutions on a USD 34 million Non-Recourse Project Financing for the Construction of a 66MWp Solar PV plant in Guatemala.

Impact Newswire12/06/202408/04/2025

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Zindi Joins Forces with Microsoft to Empower Africans to Enter Workforce in AI at GITEX Africa 2024

Zindi CEO and President for Microsoft Africa will be on MoU Stage for a Live announcement Thursday May 30th 10.30am 30 May 2024, Marrakesh Morocco – Zindi (Zindi.Africa) the leading African community for AI, and Microsoft Africa are thrilled to announce their partnership aimed at advancing AI upskilling across the African continent. This ground breaking collaboration will guide a new generation of tech-savvy young Africans … Continue reading Zindi Joins Forces with Microsoft to Empower Africans to Enter Workforce in AI at GITEX Africa 2024

Mohd Hassan29/05/202408/04/2025

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Togo Fiber Optics Uptake Prediction Challenge

The Ministry of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation announces, through the Togo Digital Agency and the partnership of the Zidi community, the launch of the AI Challenge: prediction of the adoption of optical fiber in Togo. Are you passionate about data science and machine learning? Here’s a unique opportunity to apply your skills to a real-world problem and make a meaningful difference. Use your machine … Continue reading Togo Fiber Optics Uptake Prediction Challenge

Impact Newswire16/05/202408/04/2025

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Buenassa Secures Initial Funding for Greenfield Copper and Cobalt Refinery Project in the Democratic Republic of theCongo

Kinshasa, February 26th, 2024 Buenassa, a pioneering company in the metal processing and trading sector, is proud to announce the award of a subvention of 3.5 million US dollars as initial tranche for the funding of its Project Preparation Facility from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Government through the Fonds de Promotion de l’Industrie (FPI). This funding sets the stage for an innovative … Continue reading Buenassa Secures Initial Funding for Greenfield Copper and Cobalt Refinery Project in the Democratic Republic of theCongo

Mohd Hassan26/02/202408/04/2025