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Disrupt AfricaAfrica–EU Space Partnership opens EO Business Innovation Programme with EUR20,000 funding
By pairing EUR20,000 milestone-based funding with 12 months of support, AESPP is nudging downstream EO from pilots toward real customers. The cross-continental model also tightens EU–Africa co-building in space tech under Global Gateway, connecting African founders to European capital and know-how.
Disrupt AfricaKarri unveils education insurance to cover fees until 18
This is embedded protection delivered where families already pay—inside a school-fee app. If the trust-and-direct-disbursement model gains traction, more African and MENA payment platforms could bolt on insurance that solves payout delays at the point of need.