Winko Solar is providing solar energy and internet connectivity to rural West Africa
BIA Newsletter – Fri., Sept. 24
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Meet Akonkwa Mubagwa, CEO of Winko Solar, the startup providing affordable solar energy and internet connectivity to rural villages in West Africa and the DR Congo. Winko Solar’s all-in-one subscription service includes a solar-powered base, a 500-megabyte data plan, and a feature phone for $9 a month.
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Meet Fabrice Amalaman, CEO of PayQin, the fintech startup making payments simple for Africa. PayQin's e-wallet allows customers to make cross-border payments with a virtual debit card and cryptocurrency.
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