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Three Finalists Announced for the $1M Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech
The Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation have announced three finalists for the $1M Milken-Motsepe Prize in FinTech, recognizing innovative financial solutions for small businesses in
Orange & Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Internet in Africa & Middle East
Orange Middle East and Africa teams up with Eutelsat to deploy satellite internet across remote regions in Africa and the Middle East, enhancing digital inclusion with high-speed connecti
Zelostech Wins DHL’s Fast Forward Challenge for Autonomous Electric Delivery Vehicle
Zelostech’s fully electric autonomous delivery vehicle wins DHL’s Fast Forward Challenge in the Middle East & Africa, advancing urban logistics sustainability.
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Ecobank Expands Gender-Financing for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa
Ecobank strengthens its "Ellevate" program to support women entrepreneurs across Africa, offering increased financing, training, and networking opportunities.
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NymCard Secures $33M in Series B to Expand Embedded Finance in MENA
NymCard raises $33M in Series B funding led by QED Investors, accelerating its fintech expansion across MENA with cutting-edge payment solutions for banks, fintechs, and enterprises.
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Careem Pay Expands Money Transfer Service to Egypt
Careem Pay now enables UAE residents to send money to Egypt instantly and at competitive rates.
Agrilogiq and Locstat Become NEC XON Vendors After Success in JICA NINJA Accelerator
Agrilogiq and Locstat became NEC XON vendors after the JICA NINJA Accelerator, showcasing innovative solutions in agriculture and smart infrastructure.
Khula! Secures R126M in Series A Funding to Drive Agri-Tech Growth in South Africa
Khula! raises R126M in Series A funding, led by E Squared Investments, to expand its agri-tech platform. With support from Absa, AECI, and others, Khula!
Finnfund’s Follow-On Investment in Fibertime Group Expands Digital Inclusion in South Africa with Nokia Technology
Finnfund invests €2M in Fibertime Group to expand fiber internet access in South African townships.
Ethio Telecom Leads Ethiopia’s Digital Transformation Agenda
Ethiopia's aspirations for a technology-driven economy were brought into sharp focus at an exhibition and workshop held today at the Addis Ababa Science Museum.
SC Ventures and Yabx, invest $10 Million to setup Furaha and expand access to purpose-driven financing in Africa
SC Ventures, Standard Chartered’s innovation, fintech investment and ventures arm, and Yabx Technologies (Netherlands) B.V., a company of Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM) group, a leading globa
Warner Bros. Discovery launches in partnership with IAEA: ‘Good To Know’, first nuclear science films on Discovery Channel
‘Good To Know’, a new educational videos series explaining how nuclear science can help solve global issues is being launched today on Discovery Channel, as part of a new partnership with
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