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    Why African Fintech PalmPay Is Eyeing Hong Kong for a $1bn IPO

    Nigeria's two largest mobile payment heavyweights are both eyeing IPOs, but their target exchanges tell a story of contrasting global ambitions.

    EFG Finance Takes Majority Stake in Egypt’s First Remittance Aggregator Balad

    The transaction hands control of the startup to one of Egypt’s largest financial groups.
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    Is Africa Missing Out on Its Own Deeptech Revolution?

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    “Venture Capital Designed to De-Risk Africa” — Global Investors Want End to Africa’s Non-Consumption Challenges

    “Africa is experiencing a population boom while venture capital inflows have declined sharply.”

    Egyptian Fintechs, Chasing Licenses, Get Lifeline with Regulatory Sandbox Launch

    The sandbox offers a unique solution, allowing businesses to trial their solutions with the support of regulatory oversight

    North African VCs Extend Overseas Foray with $1.2M Investment in France’s Upfund

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    Uganda’s KaFresh Secures Funding to Extend Fresh Produce Longevity

    Made from plant-based materials, including overripe fruits, the solution delays spoilage by reducing oxidation and microbial decay.

    Cameroon’s Fako Capital, I&P’s Latest Anchor Fund, Targets $500K Investments in High-Growth Startups

    Fako Capital joins a growing network of African impact funds nurtured by I&P

    Lesaka’s Acquisition Streak Continues, Utility Innovator Recharger Snapped Up in $28M Deal

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    South African Fintech Mama Money Rolls out New WhatsApp-based Bank Cards

    The Mama Money Card is making it much easier for under-served communities to get their own bank service where all they need is proof of identity such as a passport, asylum document or South African ID to register for Mama Money on their phone.

    In Francophone West Africa, Payment Cards are Run by Banks, Not Fintechs

    The COVID-19 pandemic played a catalytic role in accelerating digital payments. In 2023, digital payment transaction volumes surged by 33.78%

    Algeria’s Startup Ministry Produces Three Ministers in Landmark Cabinet Reshuffle

    These appointments signify how the startup ministry, established recently in 2020 to nurture the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, has become a critical talent pipeline for Algeria’s government.

    Kenya’s Hydrobox Secures $9.5M to Expand Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities

    Hydrobox collaborates with local stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure responsible implementation and long-term benefits for communities.

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    Why African Fintech PalmPay Is Eyeing Hong Kong for a $1bn IPO

    Nigeria's two largest mobile payment heavyweights are both eyeing IPOs, but their target exchanges tell a story of contrasting global ambitions.

    EFG Finance Takes Majority Stake in Egypt’s First Remittance Aggregator Balad

    The transaction hands control of the startup to one of Egypt’s largest financial groups.

    From Lagos Ride-Hailing to Global Robotaxis: Moove Raises $250M at $2.1B Valuation

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