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    In Africa’s Food Delivery ‘Graveyard’, VCs See Signs of Life with Chowdeck’s $9M Round

    Investors are betting that Chowdeck’s combination of local market expertise and disciplined execution can succeed where others have struggled.

    Massive Data Fraud Scheme Exposes KYC Vulnerabilities in Nigerian Fintech

    "Information available revealed that the actors are up to 12,000 all over the country seeking account donors."

    French Court Orders Compulsory Liquidation of Ivorian-Founded Fintech Bizao

    Paris ruling casts doubt over future of one of Francophone Africa's most prominent B2B fintechs.

    A Quiet Exit: Nigeria’s Migo Acquired by Long-Time Investor

    The company had previously raised a $20 million Series B round in 2019 to fuel its expansion in Nigeria and Brazil.
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    AfricInvest Leads $22M Round for Kredete, a Fintech Tackling the Immigrant Credit Gap

    Investors are flocking to Africa's stablecoin infrastructure, with Kredete's deal marking the latest in this wave.

    mPharma Founder Gregory Rockson Steps Down as CEO After 11 Years

    The leadership shuffle marks a pivotal moment for one of Africa’s most prominent healthtech startups.

    Thunder Code’s Rebrand Reveals the Hidden Cost of Over-Technical Startup Names

    The change comes just three months after the company announced a $9m seed round.

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    AfricInvest Leads $22M Round for Kredete, a Fintech Tackling the Immigrant Credit Gap

    Investors are flocking to Africa's stablecoin infrastructure, with Kredete's deal marking the latest in this wave.

    mPharma Founder Gregory Rockson Steps Down as CEO After 11 Years

    The leadership shuffle marks a pivotal moment for one of Africa’s most prominent healthtech startups.

    Senegal Scrambles to Finalize New Mobile Money Taxes as BCEAO’s Instant Payment System Nears

    On Monday, September 15, Senegal’s National Assembly will begin debating a bill to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions.

    PayU Kenya Appoints Liquidator, 6 Years After Cellulant-Powered Expansion

    The closure follows a period of significant operational and leadership challenges at Cellulant, PayU's key local partner.