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Deel Acquires South Africa’s PaySpace, to Expand HR Footprint in Africa

Deel, the HR startup valued at $12 billion, is making strategic strides in the...

South African AI Startup Cue Secures $2 Million Funding for Advanced AI Integration and Global Expansion

In a significant development for the South African tech scene, Cue, a rapidly growing...

Inside Ocular AI: Zimbabwean Startup Breaks Ground as First to Secure Y Combinator Backing

In a groundbreaking achievement for the Zimbabwean tech ecosystem, Ocular AI, a pioneering artificial...
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Egyptian Startup Rabbit Plants Roots in Saudi Arabia, Fueled by Fresh Funding

Over the past three and a half years, Rabbit reports having served 1.4 million customers in Egypt.

Are African Tech Firms Ready for Trump’s New Tariffs?

In 2023, Morocco exported $222 million in semiconductor devices  to the US— a fraction of Taiwan’s $214 billion in integrated circuit exports or the UK’s $92 billion in financial services.

‘We’re Different’: Kenya’s Craft Silicon Doubles Down on BNPL After Lipa Later’s Collapse and Staffing Spat

Other players in the market include Safaricom’s Faraja, M-Kopa, Tala, and Branch, each with their own distinct approaches.

Despite Kyiv Office Launch, Africa Remains Main Investment Destination  for Swedfund— Including in Funds Targeting Startups

Notable African investments in 2024 included a $5 million loan to Apollo Agriculture, an agri-fintech company operating in Kenya and Zambia, aimed at bolstering food security for smallholder farmers.

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Egyptian Startup Rabbit Plants Roots in Saudi Arabia, Fueled by Fresh Funding

Over the past three and a half years, Rabbit reports having served 1.4 million customers in Egypt.

Are African Tech Firms Ready for Trump’s New Tariffs?

In 2023, Morocco exported $222 million in semiconductor devices  to the US— a fraction of Taiwan’s $214 billion in integrated circuit exports or the UK’s $92 billion in financial services.

Inside GB Foods’ $10 Million Bet on Africa’s Agritech Startups

GB Hub Africa enters a complex landscape.

Too Many Payment Options? Early Investors Bet $1.3M on NjiaPay to Fix Africa’s Broken Payment Systems

“We understand the pain points of dealing with six different payment service providers across Africa."
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