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Equator Africa Secures Additional $5 Million from IFC to Boost African Climate Innovation

Equator Africa, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage climate tech, has closed an additional $5 million from the International Financial Corporation (IFC).

by Joel Omulo

Equator Africa Secures Additional $5 Million from IFC to Boost African Climate Innovation

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Barry Callebaut to Establish $30 Million Chocolate Factory in Egypt

Barry Callebaut’s planned investment in Egypt will not only meet the growing local demand for chocolate but will also enable the company to export its products to neighboring countries in the Middle East and Africa.

by Joel Omulo

Barry Callebaut to Establish $30 Million Chocolate Factory in Egypt

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Entlaq and Savannah Partner to Empower Sudanese Migrant Entrepreneurs in Egypt

Entlaq, an Egypt-based entrepreneurial think tank, has joined forces with Savannah, a Sudanese incubator, in a groundbreaking partnership aimed at supporting Sudanese migrant and refugee entrepreneurs in Egypt.

by Joel Omulo

Entlaq and Savannah Partner to Empower Sudanese Migrant Entrepreneurs in Egypt

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Fincra Secures Key Payment Licence in South Africa to Expand Operations

Fincra, an African payment infrastructure provider, has received its Third Party Payment Provider (TPPP) licence in South Africa, paving the way for the company to offer its payment solutions to businesses in the country.

by Joel Omulo

Fincra Secures Key Payment Licence in South Africa to Expand Operations

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SA's Littlefish Completes Seed Funding Round to strengthen SME banking

TLcom Capital’s investment in Littlefish represents a strategic move into South Africa's growing fintech space, which has been attracting increasing interest from international investors.

by Joel Omulo

SA's Littlefish Completes Seed Funding Round to strengthen SME banking

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Umba Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand Kenyan Operations

Umba, a leading African digital bank serving both consumers and businesses, has secured a $5 million debt facility from Star Strong Capital. This funding is set to fuel the fintech company's loan offerings in Kenya, where it has experienced significant growth since entering the market.

by Joel Omulo

Umba Secures $5 Million Debt Facility to Expand Kenyan Operations

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Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partner to Digitize Payments Across Middle East and Africa

The collaboration will span several countries, including Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, South Africa, and the UAE, aiming to drive seamless and secure payment processing for businesses and consumers alike.

by Joel Omulo

Mastercard and Amazon Payment Services Partner to Digitize Payments Across Middle East and Africa

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Global Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitget Expands to Africa with New Office in Kenya

The opening of the Kenyan office is a part of Bitget’s strategy to expand its footprint across the African continent. With a focus on diversifying investment opportunities, Bitget aims to provide a reliable platform that facilitates access to alternative assets like cryptocurrencies.

by Joel Omulo

Global Cryptocurrency Exchange Bitget Expands to Africa with New Office in Kenya

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