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    Nedbank Acquires South African Fintech iKhokha for $92.4M in a Win for Non-Technical Founders

    iKhokha’s success story is notable as it challenges the archetype of the developer-led tech startup.

    South Africa’s Paymenow Secures $22.4M to Expand Earned Wage Access Across Africa

    With this deal, a wave of South African banks continue their backing for African fintech firms.

    Lesaka Snaps Up Michael Jordaan’s Bank Zero for $61.4M to Take On TymeBank

    The purchase of Bank Zero is the latest move in Lesaka’s aggressive expansion.
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    P1 Ventures vindicated as Vercel snaps up second portfolio company in a week.

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