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Nigeria's Field Launches $11 Million Route-to-Market Service to Combat Maternal and Child Mortality

Nigerian e-health company Field has launched a groundbreaking route-to-market service designed to introduce new therapies aimed at tackling critical health issues, such as maternal mortality, newborn and child health, and nutrition.

by Joel Omulo

Nigeria's Field Launches $11 Million Route-to-Market Service to Combat Maternal and Child Mortality

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Kenyan Fintech Kopo Kopo Appoints Dennis Ondeng as CEO Amid Pending Moniepoint Acquisition

Dennis Ondeng has been appointed as the new CEO, a move that comes just over a year after the company’s proposed acquisition by Nigerian neobank Moniepoint Inc. was approved by Kenya’s competition authority.

by Joel Omulo

Kenyan Fintech Kopo Kopo Appoints Dennis Ondeng as CEO Amid Pending Moniepoint Acquisition

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Gozem to Launch Mobile Money Service in Togo by Late 2024

Gozem, the Lomé-based startup known for its mobility and delivery services, is diving into fintech with the launch of “Gozem Money.” This new mobile money platform, developed in collaboration with NSIA Bank, is set to debut in the fourth quarter of 2024.

by Joel Omulo

Gozem to Launch Mobile Money Service in Togo by Late 2024

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Nigerian Mobility Startup Moove Sets It Sights on the U.S. Market

After solidifying its presence in key markets such as Nigeria, South Africa, the UAE, and the U.K., Moove is now gearing up to make a significant impact in the United States.

by Joel Omulo

Nigerian Mobility Startup Moove Sets It Sights on the U.S. Market

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SA's Talk360 Raises $1.4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Connectivity Across Africa

South African-founded international calling app, Talk360, has secured $1.4 million in pre-Series A funding, driving its mission to connect seven million users by 2025. This milestone marks a crucial step in its journey towards long-term profitability.

by Joel Omulo

SA's Talk360 Raises $1.4 Million in Pre-Series A Funding to Expand Connectivity Across Africa

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IFC Backs Marifala to Boost Local Furniture Manufacturing in Guinea

IFC will provide a loan of up to $13 million to assist Marifala in constructing a state-of-the-art industrial complex in Conakry. Currently, Marifala's operations are dispersed across the city, leading to inefficiencies in production.

by Joel Omulo

IFC Backs Marifala to Boost Local Furniture Manufacturing in Guinea

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Chipper Cash Secures Broker-Dealer Licence in Ghana

Chipper Cash, a leading cross-border payments fintech, has made a significant leap forward by securing a broker-dealer licence from Ghana's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

by Joel Omulo

Chipper Cash Secures Broker-Dealer Licence in Ghana

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NBA Africa Announces Finalists for "Triple-Double" Startup Accelerator Program

NBA Africa has revealed the 10 startup companies from seven African countries that have been selected to present their products at a Demo Day at the NBA headquarters in New York City.

by Joel Omulo

NBA Africa Announces Finalists for "Triple-Double" Startup Accelerator Program

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