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South African Fintech Mama Money Rolls out New WhatsApp-based Bank Cards

The Mama Money Card is making it much easier for under-served communities to get their own bank service where all they need is proof of identity such as a passport, asylum document or South African ID to register for Mama Money on their phone.

November 20, 2024

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Kenya’s Hydrobox Secures $9.5M to Expand Clean Energy Access in Rural Communities

Hydrobox collaborates with local stakeholders and regulatory bodies to ensure responsible implementation and long-term benefits for communities.

November 19, 2024

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Senegal’s Socium Raises $5M to Fuel HR Automation in 21 Francophone Countries

The startup’s primary markets include countries such as Morocco, Cameroon, and Congo, among others.

November 19, 2024

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Amenli Raises $2.3 Million, Eyes Growth in Egypt’s Underserved Insurance Market”

Amenli primarily operates in Egypt, leveraging its local expertise to address the unique challenges of low insurance awareness and adoption.

November 19, 2024

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South African Fintech Littlefish Secures $9.5M Series A, Moves Past Founder Legal Dispute

The round was led by global tech investment firm Partech, with participation from development finance institution Proparco.

March 24, 2026

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The $267bn Crown: Wave Edges Closer to Dethroning Orange in West Africa

The BCEAO’s instant payments platform launched in late 2025 to link banks and mobile wallets across eight countries. Months later, top players Wave and Orange Money have yet to fully join — latest data suggests they have little urgency.

March 24, 2026