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    NEXT176 Bets on AgriTech with $400,000 Investment in Pumpkn to Empower Small Farmers

    Through its digital infrastructure, Pumpkn aims to make financing more accessible and affordable, lowering the costs for both borrowers and lenders. Farmers and food processors can apply for loans ranging from R5,000 to R5 million and receive funding within 10 days — an expedited process compared to traditional banking channels.

    ‘WhatsApp Has Different Privacy Terms: One for Europe, Another for Africa’ — Regulatory Heat in Africa Intensifies

    Under POPIA, companies found to have breached data protection rules face severe penalties, including fines of up to R10 million (roughly $550,000) or prison sentences of up to 10 years.

    Africa-focused Investors Rally Round Userguest in a $2.4M Seed Raise to Help Hotels Generate Revenue

    The platform has become a critical asset for hoteliers across more than 30 countries, generating over $100 million in direct revenue since its launch.

    SA’s Talk360 Secures $1.4M in Pre-Series A to Enable Users Afford International Calls

    The platform boasts over one million cash points of sale, contributing to a 25% increase in payment conversion rates. Encouraged by these results, the company is now planning to open this payments solution to external merchants, with a potential launch before Christmas 2024.
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    Applications for the inaugural cohort are open from December 18, 2024, to February 7, 2025, on the program’s official website.

    The Power Players Behind Africa’s Biggest Funding Deals in 2024

    This year, African tech companies leaned heavily on these firms to secure transformative investments.

    Egypt’s First SPAC Acquisition Targets Recently Funded Digital Lending Platform Qardy

    Catalyst Partners became Egypt’s first SPAC after receiving approval from the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) in September.

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    PBR Life Sciences Raises $1M Pre-Seed to Expand AI-Powered Healthcare Data Platforms Across Africa

    In addition to enhancing operational efficiencies, PBR’s platform promotes inclusivity in clinical trials by ensuring underrepresented patient populations are considered.

    Morocco’s UM6P Ventures Launches The Forge, A Startup Residency for African Founders

    Applications for the inaugural cohort are open from December 18, 2024, to February 7, 2025, on the program’s official website.

    Accelerators as Kingmakers: How Francophone Africa’s Startups Are Mostly Funded

    For now, accelerators remain indispensable kingmakers in the region’s tech startup landscape.

    Up for Sale: Nigeria’s Self-Styled Agri-Fintech Leader, Tingo Group, Meets a Brutal End

    The recent ruling indicates the SEC’s intensified focus on holding international entrepreneurs accountable.