India consumer inflation slows for ninth straight month — hits lowest since 2017

India consumer inflation slows for ninth straight month — hits lowest since 2017

Shoppers purchase groceries at the upscale LuLu Hypermarket located in the Lulu International Shopping Mall in Kerala, India, on May 25, 2022. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images India’s consumer inflation continued to ease in July, dropping for a ninth straight month to 1.55%, below analysts’ estimates, government data showed Tuesday. The headline inflation rate…

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As funding slows, African venture capital doubles down on sustainable solutions

As funding slows, African venture capital doubles down on sustainable solutions

Hiruy Amanuel, co-founder, Gullit VC Partner Content After years of rapid expansion, the continent’s startup ecosystem is now adapting to a more measured pace, with investors emphasising sustainable business models and long-term value creation. According to the African Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (AVCA), total funding for African startups declined by 46% in 2023…

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