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    Ethiopian Banks Fight for Their Share of Remittances with $900M DEBO Fund

    Currently, recipients of remittances in Ethiopia have a variety of options, including mobile money services, cash pickups through agents, and direct bank deposits.

    Effective Immediately: Free Internet for 18–25 Year Olds in Mauritius, Courtesy of Telecom Leader Emtel

    The offer is available on both prepaid and postpaid plans. Young people registered with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) will automatically receive 30 days of unlimited internet access (capped at 6GB per day) each month.

    Ethiopia Launches First-Ever Regulatory Sandbox to Boost Fintech Startups

    The application window for the first cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox is now open and will close on September 30, 2024. You have 30 days to submit your application.

    MTN Fintech Unit’s Latest Board Shake-Up: A Sign of IPO Ambitions?

    “These appointments align with the focus of accelerating growth, completing the structural separations, and bringing in value-adding strategic partners into the shareholder bases of these businesses over the medium-term.”
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