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    With New $23m Fund, SA SME Fund Targets South Africa’s Climate Tech Seed Crunch

    The Climate Tech Fund of Funds will pursue multiple objectives beyond financial returns.

    Cannibalise to Conquer: Why Egyptian Fintech Valu Is Killing Its Legacy Loans for a Payment Moat

    For years, Valu has been one of Egypt’s standout buy now, pay later (BNPL) players. But its latest earnings report shows something more striking.

    Meet the Local Heavyweights Leading Revolut’s Africa Charge

    As the $75bn fintech submits banking licence applications in South Africa and Morocco, seasoned industry veterans are taking the helm in what could prove the company's most complex expansion yet.
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    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.

    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

    The practical application of this broadened mandate is already visible in the market.

    Going Public Cost Africa-Focused Fintech Optasia Over $23M — 31% of Its Primary Raise

    The Dubai-headquartered fintech listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in November 2025.

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    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.

    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

    The practical application of this broadened mandate is already visible in the market.

    Time to Talk Tech Startups in Angola? Luanda Passes Bill for Ecosystem Running on 2% Funding

    Angola has officially decided what a startup is. Now, it just needs to fund some.

    Moniepoint Rides Wave of Nigerian Fintech Consolidation as Venture Funding Retreats

    While Orda currently operates in Nigeria and Kenya, this acquisition only covers its Nigerian operations, leaving the future of its Kenyan arm undecided.