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    ‘We Were Targeting Markets in America and the UK, Thinking They Were Bigger’ — SWVL Founder on Failed Acquisitions

    "It’s not about copying — it’s about executing better and making something extraordinary out of it."

    Fractional Executives: Executive Search CEO Shares How Top Companies in Africa Are Accessing Top Talent for Less

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    Aya Data’s edge lies in its control of the entire process locally, which the company argues improves both efficiency and quality.

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    The acquisition of Traction will allow OmniRetail to integrate its merchant POS services into OmniPay, creating a more comprehensive platform for SMEs.

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    Aya Data’s edge lies in its control of the entire process locally, which the company argues improves both efficiency and quality.

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