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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.

    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.

    A New Era for African Tech Workers? Tunisia’s Latest Subcontracting Ban Sparks Debate

    Foreign tech firms desiring Tunisian tech workers under a subcontracting model will now have to tread with caution.
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