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    TymeBank vs Paymenow: The Race to Own the South African Paycheck

    ​Earned Wage Access (EWA) is booming as a lifeline for cash-strapped workers. But is it a responsible solution or a new dependency cycle? Fintechs like TymeBank, Paymenow, and platform-provider Deel are betting big.

    Tunisia’s New Labour Law Forces a €24bn IT Hiring Giant to Quit the Country After 23 Years

    The company is pulling out of Tunisia after a new law upended its business model.

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    The latest accounts show the fund is growing.
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