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Read more about the article Meet Elizabeth Rossiello: The Woman Who Pioneered Crypto in Africa with BitPesa
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Meet Elizabeth Rossiello: The Woman Who Pioneered Crypto in Africa with BitPesa

In 2013, long before the world fully understood the potential of cryptocurrency, Elizabeth Rossiello saw an opportunity to reshape how money moves across borders in Africa. Armed with a background…

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Read more about the article “From Ugandan Roots to Building a $2 Billion Unicorn: How Ham Serunjogi is Leading Africa’s Fintech Revolution with Chipper Cash”

“From Ugandan Roots to Building a $2 Billion Unicorn: How Ham Serunjogi is Leading Africa’s Fintech Revolution with Chipper Cash”

Ham Serunjogi grew up in Uganda, surrounded by a culture that valued hard work, community, and resilience. From a young age, Serunjogi was keenly aware of the challenges his family…

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Read more about the article How Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave Took Africa by Storm: The Billion-Dollar Bet No One Saw Coming

How Olugbenga Agboola’s Flutterwave Took Africa by Storm: The Billion-Dollar Bet No One Saw Coming

Olugbenga Agboola wasn’t supposed to succeed—at least, not according to those who said Africa wasn’t ready for a homegrown fintech giant. Yet, here he stands, the man behind Flutterwave, the…

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Read more about the article Gregory Rockson’s Billion-Dollar Mission: How mPharma is Revolutionizing Healthcare in Africa

Gregory Rockson’s Billion-Dollar Mission: How mPharma is Revolutionizing Healthcare in Africa

When Gregory Rockson co-founded mPharma in 2013, many thought he was taking on an impossible challenge. The African healthcare system was fragmented, medication prices were out of reach for millions,…

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Read more about the article This Week Funding Round-Up: African Startup Funding Rounds We Tracked This Week (September 13, 2024 – September 20, 2024)

This Week Funding Round-Up: African Startup Funding Rounds We Tracked This Week (September 13, 2024 – September 20, 2024)

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The African startup ecosystem has been buzzing with activity this past week, with several notable startups raising capital to accelerate their growth and scale innovative solutions. From fintech to cleantech,…

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