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    Leading South African Insurer Acquires Home Services Marketplace, Kandua

     Santam, South Africa’s largest short-term insurer, has announced the acquisition of Kandua, a leading...

    4DX Ventures Fund III Raises $48.9M to Target African Startups

    4DX Ventures Fund III will focus on companies offering tech solutions that enhance productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness across Africa. The firm’s previous funds have invested in notable companies like Egypt’s e-commerce platform MaxAB, Ghana’s health tech firm mPharma, and Kenya’s B2B e-commerce platform Wasoko.

    Footballers Koundé and Tchouameni Back Senegalese Logistics Startup Paps in New Funding Round

    Founded in 2016 by Bamba Lo and Rokhaya Sy, Paps offers a suite of technology-driven logistics solutions designed to streamline supply chains for businesses across Africa.

    US DFC Pours New Funding into Kenyan Startups Following President Ruto’s State Visit

    DFC has allocated $10 million each to Mogo Auto Kenya and BasiGo to further advance e-mobility solutions in Kenya. This aligns with President Ruto’s Africa Green Industrialization Initiative and builds upon DFC’s existing support for sustainable transportation in the country.
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