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    Mirova Expands into South Africa with $15M Investment in SolarAfrica

    The investment in SolarAfrica represents Mirova’s fifth transaction under its Gigaton strategy, which aims to accelerate the global transition to low-carbon energy by investing in renewable energy projects in high-growth markets.

    IFC’s New $20M Loan Extension to SA Digital Lender Lulalend Targets Women-Led SMEs

    This loan agreement follows Lulalend’s $35 million Series-B funding round earlier last year, which the company described as “transformational” for its operations.

    Xero Acquires Bootstrapped South African SaaS Startup Syft Analytics in $70 Million Deal

    Syft Analytics began its journey from a small office in Johannesburg’s Parktown North. For the first few years, the founders juggled full-time jobs while working to get the startup off the ground.

    South African Buy Now, Pay Later Startup Happy Pay Secures $1.8M Pre-seed

    Happy Pay, which was established in 2023, has quickly gained traction with its Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, amassing 150,000 active users in just over a year.
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    Egypt Inflation Hits Swvl’s Bottom Line as Ride-Hailing Firm Reports $15m Loss

    Swvl has equally undertaken significant restructuring efforts under its Portfolio Optimization Program. This involved the sale of its Pakistani subsidiary for $20,000 in April 2023 and the liquidation of operations in Kenya, Jordan, and Malaysia.

    Egyptian Fintech BanknBox Plants Flag in Qatar Amid Regional Growth Push

    Gulf nations have actively cultivated more attractive environments for startups.

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    Egypt Inflation Hits Swvl’s Bottom Line as Ride-Hailing Firm Reports $15m Loss

    Swvl has equally undertaken significant restructuring efforts under its Portfolio Optimization Program. This involved the sale of its Pakistani subsidiary for $20,000 in April 2023 and the liquidation of operations in Kenya, Jordan, and Malaysia.

    Ivorian Fintech Bizao Placed Under Receivership Three Years After $8.6m Funding Round

    However, a visit to Bizao's website indicates that it is currently inaccessible.

    ‘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.