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    Egypt and South Africa to the Rescue: dLocal’s ‘Africa Plan B’ Suddenly Looks Effective

    Africa remains a bright spot for the fintech giant...The region now makes up 23% of dLocal’s total gross profit, underscoring the continent’s growing importance to the company.

    A Giant Digital Payment System is Underway in Francophone West Africa. And 90 Institutions Have Joined

    The new system, operational 24/7, allows for real-time, round-the-clock transactions of any kind, regardless of the account type.

    Nigeria Freezes Over $37 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Protest Organizers

    While the EFCC did not disclose the identities of the wallet owners in its application, insiders have indicated that the wallets are connected to individuals involved in organizing the ongoing protests against the Nigerian government.

    Egypt’s Leading Fintech Fawry Made $13.9M in Profit in the First Half of 2024, a 111% Improvement

    Fawry processes over 4 million transactions daily and serves approximately 51 million users each month.
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    Meet the Local Heavyweights Leading Revolut’s Africa Charge

    As the $75bn fintech submits banking licence applications in South Africa and Morocco, seasoned industry veterans are taking the helm in what could prove the company's most complex expansion yet.

    Jumia’s Fintech Ambitions Remapped as JumiaPay App Transactions Collapse

    The pan-African e-commerce player's Q3 2025 results show a strategic retreat from its standalone payment app, as it doubles down on core e-commerce and its path to profitability.

    Lifestores CEO Steps Down as African Tech’s “Great Handover” Continues

    Andrew Garza’s transition from CEO at Lifestores Healthcare is the latest in a wave of founder successions at major African startups

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    Meet the Local Heavyweights Leading Revolut’s Africa Charge

    As the $75bn fintech submits banking licence applications in South Africa and Morocco, seasoned industry veterans are taking the helm in what could prove the company's most complex expansion yet.

    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.

    From Shell’s Hedges to Standard Bank’s Defence: The Hotbed of Corporate Venture Capital in Africa in 2025

    Kenya emerges as a major destination for corporate venture capital, attracting significant investment including multiple Japanese-backed deals.