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    TymeBank Lands Additional $9.5M from African Rainbow Capital

    The bank has surpassed 9.5 million customers, showcasing robust growth in its customer base.

    NEXT176 Bets on AgriTech with $400,000 Investment in Pumpkn to Empower Small Farmers

    Through its digital infrastructure, Pumpkn aims to make financing more accessible and affordable, lowering the costs for both borrowers and lenders. Farmers and food processors can apply for loans ranging from R5,000 to R5 million and receive funding within 10 days — an expedited process compared to traditional banking channels.

    ‘WhatsApp Has Different Privacy Terms: One for Europe, Another for Africa’ — Regulatory Heat in Africa Intensifies

    Under POPIA, companies found to have breached data protection rules face severe penalties, including fines of up to R10 million (roughly $550,000) or prison sentences of up to 10 years.

    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.
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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.