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Technopark Morocco, the first incubator for technological enterprises in the country, has recently signed five major partnership agreements at Gitex Africa 2024. These agreements aim to strengthen the Moroccan startup ecosystem and promote innovation and sustainable development.

ALX Africa, a leader in technology skills training, has partnered with the Patoranking Foundation to establish a significant scholarship fund worth $500,000 (approximately R9.4 million).

Two prominent fintech companies, Flutterwave and Chipper Cash, are poised to be among the first to reap the benefits of this development. CBK Governor Kamau Thugge has confirmed that the regulator is diligently working to amend the National Payment Systems Act of 2011.

As part of its expansion strategy, ThriveAgric will establish local hubs in five Kenyan counties: Busia, Homabay, Migori, Nandi, and Narok. These hubs will serve as centers for training, agricultural input distribution, and support for up to 10,000 farmers.

Diageo has sold its shareholding in Guinness Nigeria PLC to Tolaram, a prominent conglomerate specializing in manufacturing, marketing, and distribution. This new long-term partnership aims to create a robust framework for the continued expansion and development of the Guinness brand in Nigeria.