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Telecom Egypt has secured a syndicated loan totaling EGP 18 billion ($370 million) to strengthen its financial position and enhance liquidity as it advances its strategic growth initiatives. 

https://t.co/67EaeqA9AQ

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Thobile Vilakati’s journey with Love In Motion reflects a deep commitment to supporting those experiencing emotional and spiritual challenges. LIM is dedicated to uplifting individuals who feel rejected, hopeless, and isolated.

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Gebeya, a Pan-African talent cloud technology company has entered a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to build a robust network of 50,000 NVIDIA-certified developers across Africa. The initiative is designed to equip African talent with advanced AI skills

https://t.co/tWAa6kDWdY

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Nigerian insurtech startup ETAP has entered Ghana, marking its first expansion beyond Nigeria after securing an operational license from Ghana’s National Insurance Commission (NIC).

https://t.co/cVBvY7zSIE

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Africa’s largest B2B network of informal retailers, Wasoko and MaxAB, recently announced the appointment of Mo Elshenawy, a distinguished leader in artificial intelligence, as their Independent Board Director and Technical Advisor.

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Nigerian fintech startup Lendsqr, renowned for its loan management software used by banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), and digital lenders, has announced an ambitious NGN1 billion (US$600,000) on-lending program.

https://t.co/bYAcfJ69ao

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Founded in 2018 by Linah Atieno Bridal Fairies Collection (BFC) is a luxe bridal boutique with a heartfelt mission to make wedding preparation a memorable and joyous journey.

https://t.co/yxd0KF2aZY

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AfriLabs has officially announced its partners for the 2024 AfriLabs Annual Gathering, set to take place from November 6-8 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre 2 (CTICC 2) in South Africa. 

https://t.co/6ryZLNCjFY

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Twenty promising African tech ventures, comprising 10 startups and 10 scale-ups, are set to showcase their innovative business solutions at the upcoming Angel Fair Africa event in Nairobi, Kenya, scheduled for November 7-8, 2024.

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Nigerian fintech company Moniepoint, renowned for processing an impressive 5.2 billion transactions in 2023, has announced the successful completion of a $110 million Series C funding round. 

https://t.co/tLXdHZH1H4

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Founded in 2018, Monocrone Technology Company Limited began as a vision fueled by Ugandan entrepreneur Don Zayeed Sayeed’s passion for technology and social impact.

https://t.co/b6v3s5IbZH

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Global tech leader Google has announced a significant $5.8 million investment fund dedicated to expanding artificial intelligence (AI) skills across Sub-Saharan Africa.

https://t.co/xh6yRuFlje

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Ghana-based agri-tech innovator, Oyster Agribusiness, recently closed a $2 million funding round to expand its climate-resilient agricultural model.

https://t.co/b11nTx4pDP

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South African grocery giant Pick n Pay has decided to exit the Nigerian market, opting to sell its 51% stake in a joint venture as part of a broader strategy to focus on core markets.

https://t.co/73GBjjsc5V

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With a background in community development and social work, Winnie Oketch recognized the transformative power of a strong online presence and the challenges African brands faced in navigating the digital landscape.

https://t.co/JCZ61MQhTH

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Edge Growth, a South Africa-based investment firm, has raised $2.1 million through the ASISA Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) Fund to boost growth-stage small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with high social and economic impact potential.

https://t.co/LBG9DSBBuQ

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This center, inaugurated by Minister Amr Talaat, is Deloitte's first facility dedicated to exporting digital services from Egypt, underscoring the country’s rising status as a regional hub for IT and digital innovation.

https://t.co/09NoxcCgur

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South African-based visionAI, an industry pioneer in artificial intelligence and computer vision, has announced a strategic investment from Kalon Venture Partners. This new funding is set to fuel visionAI’s growth.

https://t.co/XCViCX90lW

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Clean cooking solutions company BURN Manufacturing has received a $15 million investment from the European Investment Bank (EIB). This funding will bolster BURN's mission to supply its innovative IoT-enabled ECOA electric cooking appliances.

https://t.co/dXz0wXfjrc