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    A Giant Digital Payment System is Underway in Francophone West Africa. And 90 Institutions Have Joined

    The new system, operational 24/7, allows for real-time, round-the-clock transactions of any kind, regardless of the account type.

    Nigeria Freezes Over $37 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to Protest Organizers

    While the EFCC did not disclose the identities of the wallet owners in its application, insiders have indicated that the wallets are connected to individuals involved in organizing the ongoing protests against the Nigerian government.

    Launch Africa Ventures Investment Series: Fintech Startups Cauri Money and Kredete Join the List

    The platform connects borrowers and lenders, streamlining the lending process from application to repayment.

    Nigeria’s Matta Secures Additional Funding to Bridge Africa’s Chemical Supply Chain Gaps

    With a presence beyond Nigeria in markets like Cote Ivoire, Senegal, and Mauritius, Matta plans to expand to South Africa and Eastern Africa by the end of 2024.
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    South African Biotech Immobazyme Raises $2.9m to Localize Biologics Manufacturing

    The University of Stellenbosch spinoff is building a new facility in Cape Town to tackle Africa's reliance on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients.

    South African Agritech SwiftVEE Raises $10m to Bring Fintech to Livestock Trading

    The platform wants to do more than just digitise auctions - it wants to layer financial services onto the $100m in livestock it trades annually.

    Five African Women-Led Startups Win Naspers Backing — a First for the Embattled Investor

    After shuttering its R1.4bn venture fund amid criticism over diversity, the South African tech giant is betting on female founders with equity-free grants

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.

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    South African Biotech Immobazyme Raises $2.9m to Localize Biologics Manufacturing

    The University of Stellenbosch spinoff is building a new facility in Cape Town to tackle Africa's reliance on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients.

    South African Agritech SwiftVEE Raises $10m to Bring Fintech to Livestock Trading

    The platform wants to do more than just digitise auctions - it wants to layer financial services onto the $100m in livestock it trades annually.

    Egypt Makes Remote Tech Talent Exports Tax-Free — And Multinationals Are Lining Up

    Egypt’s tax clarification removes a genuine barrier for service exporters.

    DFIs and European Funds Keep Africa’s 2025 Rebound on Track in November Despite Cooling VC Flows

    With one month remaining in 2025, the African tech ecosystem has firmly rebounded from the lows of 2024.