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    BasiGo Secures $42M to Electrify Public Transport in Kenya and Rwanda

    The Series A equity round was led by Africa50, a pan-African infrastructure investment fund, marking a major milestone as the largest investment by an African fund in an electric mobility company.

    Egypt’s Sawari Ventures Targets West and East African Startups in New $200M Fund

    Approximately 70% of the total fund, or about $140 million, is earmarked for investments within Egypt over the next four to five years.

    Lapaire Raises $3.2M for Eye Care Expansion Across Africa

    This latest investment follows a previous funding round in January, where Lapaire secured $3 million to bolster its growth.

    “We Succeeded in Acquiring the Tech Back” — iProcure Co-Founder Reflects on Journey Post-Administration

    "We had to employ executives who took stock options and were paid four times our salary for something we spent eight years building."
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    South African Logistics Startup Pargo Enters Egypt Following $4M Fundraising

    Pargo’s entry into Egypt also introduced a “Cash on Collection” option to cater to the country’s predominantly cash-based economy.

    Nigerian Banks Turn to India for Core Banking Software

    The moves by GTBank and Zenith Bank are emblematic of a wider shift within the Nigerian financial services industry.

    Algeria Sends New Batch of 90 Startups on Global Technology Pilgrimage

    This latest cohort of startups joins a growing number of Algerian businesses that have benefited from the government’s initiative to connect local entrepreneurs with global tech giants and renowned universities.

    Egyptian Fintech Giant Fawry Launches Standalone Insurtech Company Following 700,000 Policies

    The new product is part of Fawry’s broader strategy to build an integrated financial ecosystem, bringing a fully digital medical insurance solution to individuals and families across Egypt.

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    South African Logistics Startup Pargo Enters Egypt Following $4M Fundraising

    Pargo’s entry into Egypt also introduced a “Cash on Collection” option to cater to the country’s predominantly cash-based economy.

    Nigerian Banks Turn to India for Core Banking Software

    The moves by GTBank and Zenith Bank are emblematic of a wider shift within the Nigerian financial services industry.

    Why Is India’s Zoho Pouring $35M into Egyptian Fintech Giant Fawry?

    “Egypt’s vibrant market, with its rich talent pool and innovative business ideas, offers tremendous potential for companies like ours,” said Haidar Nizam, Zoho’s President for the Middle East and Africa.

    Moroccan Logistics Startup Colis.ma Secures New Pre-Seed Funding for Cross-Border Expansion

    This is not the first time Colis.ma has attracted investor attention.