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    TLcom Capital Backs Fintech LittleFish in First South African Investment

    LittleFish’s model seeks to address these shortcomings by offering banks a B2B solution that allows them to better serve the SME sector.

    “It’s Far Easier to Obtain Loans for Consumption Than for Startups” — South African Startup Act Movement Takes Rage to Parliament

    South Africa’s Startup Act Movement has garnered international attention and support, recently receiving a third round of undisclosed funding from the British High Commission’s UK-SA Tech Hub.

    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.
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