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Africa News StartupMarch 25, 2025 Kenya’s Innovation Drive: Startups Pitch for Funding in Presidential Innovation Challenge. A total of 86 innovators recently showcased their groundbreaking startups at byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMarch 20, 2025 Twelve South African Startups Join Injini Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship. Twelve South African ed-tech startups have been selected for the third edition byBolu Babalola
Africa News StartupMarch 19, 2025 M-KOPA and Turaco Reach 1 Million Kenyans with Embedded Health Insurance. M-KOPA Kenya, the local subsidiary of leading emerging markets fintech M-KOPA byBolu Babalola
Africa NewsMarch 17, 2025 Mastercard Expands Collaboration with Paymentology to Accelerate Fintech Card Issuance in South Africa. Mastercard is deepening its strategic partnership with Paymentology, a leading byBolu Babalola
Africa News StartupMarch 11, 2025 Revolut Eyes South Africa’s Digital Banking Market Amid Fierce Competition. Revolut, the $45 billion-valued neobank, has officially confirmed its interest byBolu Babalola
Africa News StartupMarch 11, 2025 Moroccan Superapp ORA Technologies Raises $1.9M to Expand Food Delivery and Digital Payments. Morocco-based superapp ORA Technologies has successfully closed a $1 byBolu Babalola
Africa News StartupMarch 7, 2025 South African Agri-Tech Startup Khula Secures $6.8M in Series A Funding. South African agri-tech startup Khula has raised ZAR126 million (US$6 byBolu Babalola
