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Press Release: EFT Corporation and Visa Partner to Bolster Fintech Growth in Africa
This partnership will provide fintechs with access to comprehensive prepaid and debit card programmes tailored for diverse consumer needs.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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India’s IndusInd Bank Tumbles 15% on Becoming Latest to Warn of Microfinance Loan Stress
While at least eight of the 41 analysts covering the stock cut their price targets, their average still remains the equivalent of "buy", according to LSEG data.
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- Finance
- Region
- Asia Pacific
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Press Release: IFC and Equity Bank of Kenya Partner in Landmark Facility to Support Financial Inclusion for Refugees
The project is expected to serve as a model for similar private sector support initiatives in other African countries hosting large refugee populations.
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- Finance
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Tags
- financial inclusion, MSMEs, refugees
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Yellow Card Secures $33 Million to Enhance Stablecoin Services in Africa
The company’s emphasis on stablecoins sets it apart in Africa’s changing digital payments scene since it provides companies with scalable solutions in a continent where financial infrastructure has traditionally been a difficulty.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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Agents of Change: How Winich Farms Leverages a Nationwide Network to Empower Nigeria’s Smallholder Farmers
Nigerian farmers face a plethora of problems, including violent conflict in large parts of the country affecting productivity, access to finance, outdated agricultural practices, and supply chain deficiencies.
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- Agriculture, Investing
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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African Development Bank Takes $10 Million Equity Stake in Kenya’s Dhamana Following Anchor Investment From Private Infrastructure Development Group
Dhamana will support access to financing for key sectors including transport, water, renewable energy, and waste management.
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- Sub-Saharan Africa
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IFC Invests $7 Million Into Philippine Technology Firm First Circle
First Circle’s innovative credit systems provide SMEs with higher credit limits, flexible repayment options, and the lowest unsecured pricing in the market.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- South Asia
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KaiOS, Mastercard Partner to Enable Digital Payments for SMEs
The companies said in a joint statement that KaiOS's affordable smart feature phones will leverage Mastercard's payment technology and global network to drive acceptance and support the growth of the digital economy.
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- Finance, Technology
- Region
- Sub-Saharan Africa
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