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    Estonian Tech Event Offers $1.2 Million Boost to African Startups: Applications Open

    “Since winning the competition, we have hit 200,000 registered users in Kenya and are now expanding our solution into Rwanda,” shared Samuel Njuguna, CEO and co-founder of Chumz.io.

    Deloitte Taps Egyptian Tech Talent with $30M Hub

    It aims to employ and develop thousands of Egyptian specialists, with a target to increase its current workforce of 350 to 5,000 in the coming years.

    Senegal’s Kopar Express Targets $2.8 Billion Remittance Market with New Government-Backed Neobank 

    With remittances playing a vital role in the Senegalese economy, contributing approximately 9.8% to the nation’s GDP in 2022, the neobank presents an opportunity for the government to capture a larger share of transaction fees currently paid to foreign intermediaries.

    Why Is India’s Zoho Pouring $35M into Egyptian Fintech Giant Fawry?

    “Egypt’s vibrant market, with its rich talent pool and innovative business ideas, offers tremendous potential for companies like ours,” said Haidar Nizam, Zoho’s President for the Middle East and Africa.
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