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    The Rumors of MTN MoMo Cross-Border Transactions: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of African Fintech

    If MTN MoMo were granted a license to facilitate direct transfers between Ghana and Nigeria, it could reduce reliance on traditional remittance networks.

    Ethiopia — First: New Licensing Wave Put Local Firms at the Forefront of Market Reforms

    A Dubai-based firm and several Ethiopian companies position for market dominance as the finance and logistics sectors open to foreign competition.

    Who Runs Egypt’s Fintech? One Firm is Calling the Shots After a New Licensing Wave

    This surge in fintech licensing comes on the heels of the FRA’s decision last year to grant a one-year extension for non-banking finance companies to meet increased capital requirements.

    Egyptian Fintech Startups Tap Brokerage Licences in Revenue Diversification Push

    A brokerage licence grants firms the authority to buy and sell securities on behalf of clients, act as intermediaries in financial markets, and charge commissions and fees.
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    Inside Averroès Africa: Paris’s Strategic Play in the Continent’s Venture Capital Scene

    The Averroès Fund of Funds operates as an intermediary, strategically investing in various African-based funds rather than directly into individual companies.

    Bokra Gains Regulatory Nod in Egypt a Year After $4.6m Pre-seed Funding 

    Egyptian fintech startup Bokra has secured a crucial operating licence from the country’s Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA), marking a significant step for the Sharia-compliant investment platform. The approval comes roughly a year after the company raised $4.6m in a pre-seed funding round, indicating rapid...

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

    The Rumors of MTN MoMo Cross-Border Transactions: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of African Fintech

    If MTN MoMo were granted a license to facilitate direct transfers between Ghana and Nigeria, it could reduce reliance on traditional remittance networks.

    From Ride Wars to Investment Wars: Global Ride-Hailing Giants’ New African Strategy — ‘It’s About Diversifying’

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    Ethiopia — First: New Licensing Wave Put Local Firms at the Forefront of Market Reforms

    A Dubai-based firm and several Ethiopian companies position for market dominance as the finance and logistics sectors open to foreign competition.