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AWS Calls for Applications for Its Inaugural Fintech Africa Accelerator
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is calling for applications from early-stage startups to join its inaugural edition of the AWS Fintech Africa Accelerator. Applications open from now until 27 April 2023. Hosted by AWS’ Startup Loft Accelerator, this is an equity-free
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Money Q Fintech Solutions Launches Digital Wallet and Remittance Services in Africa
Money Q Fintech Solutions, a Dubai-based fintech startup, announces its plans to expand its services in the African market with its in-house customisable semi-closed loop digital wallet, KrosPayz, and international money remittance system, KrosRemit. Founded in 2020 and registered at
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African Development Bank Invests US$170 Million to Create 6 Million Jobs in Nigeria
The African Development Bank has invested US$170 million in the newly-launched Investment in Digital and Creative Enterprises (iDICE) programme which aims to create 6 million new jobs for young Nigerians. Other partners in the programme include the French government which will
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Fintech Dominates Africa Startup Funding and Unicorn Club
In Africa, fintech maintains its position as the most dynamic and fastest-growing startup segment, attracting the lion’s share in startup funding and dominating other categories in terms of unicorn count, new reports by local media and information services platforms show.
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