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    Kenyan Fintech Riverbank Solutions Acquired by Banking Giant KCB in Landmark East African Deal

    A key asset for KCB in this acquisition is Riverbank’s technology platform, ‘Zed 360’.

    Egyptian Payments Startup enza Secures $6.75m Funding to Fuel African Expansion

    Founded by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in both global and African payments sectors, enza has already demonstrated its ability to address local market complexities.

    Cash Plus Backer Mediterrania Capital Snags $16.3M from DEG

    Geographically, the fund intends to allocate 75% of its resources to North Africa and the remaining 25% to Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Swedfund Backs AfricInvest Small Cap Fund with $16.3M Investment 

    Africinvest Small Cap Fund has set an ambitious target of investing at least 30 percent of its portfolio in companies that are either led by women or have significant female ownership.
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