Bill Gates foundation pledges $1.4 billion for farming in Africa, Asia
Bill Gates Foundation pledges $1.4 billion to support farmers across Africa and Asia with climate-resilient innovations and food security programs.
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Bill Gates’ anti-malaria program halted in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso suspends Gates Foundation anti-malaria project, raising debate over genetically modified mosquitoes.
Bill Gates to direct most of $200 billion pledge toward Africa’s future
His focus: supporting governments that put people’s health and wellbeing at the heart of their agendas.
Bill Gates- and Jeff Bezos-backed mining venture discovers copper deposit in Zambia
With backing from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, led by Gates and Bezos, KoBold is poised to advance its operations rapidly to meet the surging global demand.
Bill Gates’ foundation invests $30 million to advance AI in Africa
Gates’ net worth currently stands at a staggering $124 billion. This immense wealth secures his position as the fifth-richest man in the world.
Flutterwave, led by billionaire Gbenga Agboola, inks technology agreement with Bill Gates’ Microsoft
Flutterwave, under Agboola’s visionary leadership, has emerged as a prominent player in the African tech ecosystem.
South African billionaire Stephen Saad’s Aspen secures $30 million grant to make vaccines
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited is a South African multinational pharmaceutical holding company.
U.S. billionaire Bill Gates-backed firm sells stakes worth $8.2 million in Kenya hospitals
Evercare Health Fund is a U.S.-based private equity fund.
U.S. billionaire Bill Gates commits $7 billion to support health, agriculture in Africa
The Gates Foundation has distributed more than $80 billion in grants, not including the $7 billion just earmarked for Africa.
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji becomes advisor to South African President Ramaphosa
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mo Dewji to his Investment Advisory Council.