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    AfDB Seeks to Back Africa-Focused VCs Through New $420M Funding Deal

    AfDB is the largest fund-of-funds investor in Africa, with $1.36 billion committed to 74 private equity and venture capital funds.

    Prolific African Investor BCV Winds Down Activity from Current Fund

    BCV II was one of the few venture capital funds primarily focused on East Africa.

    Egypt Integrates Apple Pay and Card Encoding for a Digital Payment Revolution

    Estimates suggest that the value of POS transactions will surge to approximately EGP 640 billion by the end of 2024, reflecting a 280% increase from 2021’s EGP 169 billion.

    Morocco’s z.systems Raises $1M to Empower Traditional Retailers

    z.systems is a rapidly scaling startup dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of Morocco’s small, independent retailers — locally known as “hanouts.”
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    The entity is a dedicated subsidiary of Optimum Telecom Algeria (Djezzy), the country’s second-largest mobile operator.

    Bank Zero Joins TymeBank and Discovery in South Africa’s Profitable Neobank Club

    Bank Zero hits monthly break-even with just 275,000 direct retail accounts, offering a playbook for capital-efficient fintechs.

    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

    Deal gives the crypto exchange an owned settlement layer across developed–emerging market corridors - but proposed South African rules may restrict the very activity it enables.