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Duplo and Ozow Announce Strategic Partnership
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Duplo has partnered with Ozow to enhance financial operations for South African businesses by integrating their payment and financial systems. This collaboration allows for automated workflows that streamline invoicing, reconciliation, and expense management, significantly reducing manual data entry
IT News Africa - Apr 13, 2026
Africa’s Startups Crossed $705 Million in Q1 2026 — and Debt Is Now Driving the Story
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In Q1 2026, Africa's startup ecosystem saw 59 deals across 14 countries, totaling approximately $705 million in funding, with a notable shift towards debt financing. Debt instruments accounted for nearly a third of all deals, surpassing equity in capital volume, as growth-stage companies attracted t
Tech In Africa - Apr 10, 2026
Nomba and Globus Bank say they built a loan book with sub-1% defaults
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The text discusses the challenges faced by digital lenders in Nigeria, particularly regarding loan defaults and the rise of non-performing loans (NPLs) in the banking sector. Nomba and Globus Bank have developed a unique credit model that has successfully disbursed ₦21.3 billion with less than 1% cl
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🚀 Call for Coaches & Reviewers — World Product Day 2026
The builders are ready. Now we need the leaders. As part of World Product Day Lagos 2026, we’re…
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Hadu x Innovate Africa Fund: From Problem to Prototype
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