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    SA’s Talk360 Secures $1.4M in Pre-Series A to Enable Users Afford International Calls

    The platform boasts over one million cash points of sale, contributing to a 25% increase in payment conversion rates. Encouraged by these results, the company is now planning to open this payments solution to external merchants, with a potential launch before Christmas 2024.

    Morocco’s KWIKS Raises $800K to Cut Recruitment Time by Two-Thirds Using AI

    In a major boost for the Moroccan tech ecosystem, KWIKS, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven...

    Former Personal Assistant Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder of Gokada CEO Fahim Saleh

    Haspil himself requested a life sentence without the possibility of parole, acknowledging the gravity of his crime and expressing remorse. “Unlike my counsel, I don’t think anything less than life without parole would be appropriate,” he told the judge in a quiet voice.

    Nigeria’s Field Intelligence Lands $11M to Digitally Power, Network and Finance Healthcare Systems

    The new maternal health initiative builds on Field’s broader capabilities. Since its inception in 2015, the company has facilitated over 800 million health interventions across more than 60 therapeutic areas.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.

    Germany’s develoPPP Ventures Steps Up Its Hunt for Africa’s Next Breakout Startups

    According to the programme, this model is designed to “effectively double the capital injection” without forcing founders to dilute their equity further.

    How Fawry Outgrew Payments and Became Egypt’s Fintech Profit Machine

    These margins are exceptionally high for a fintech company, particularly in a market like Egypt.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.

    Cannibalise to Conquer: Why Egyptian Fintech Valu Is Killing Its Legacy Loans for a Payment Moat

    For years, Valu has been one of Egypt’s standout buy now, pay later (BNPL) players. But its latest earnings report shows something more striking.

    South Africa’s Plentify Secures Series A to Export Energy Management Solution

    The startup, born out of South Africa's energy crisis, has raised fresh capital to take its load-shifting technology to the UK, Australia, and Brazil.