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Transforming Business in Africa: The Influence of Digital Payment Solutions and Passport by Investment

October 3, 2024
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| Business News

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa’s business landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation fueled by technological innovations and shifting global economic dynamics. The continent’s increasing connectivity, highlighted by the emergence of digital payment solutions and passport by investment (PBI) programs, is reshaping business practices. These advancements not only enhance financial accessibility but also create new avenues for global entrepreneurs…

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Applications Now Open for the MEST Africa Challenge 2024

August 26, 2024
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’Find Your Soil’, Nurture Your AgriTech Innovation and Win $50,000 in Equity Funding The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who are addressing critical agricultural challenges in…

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India’s Tech CEO Boom: Lessons for Africa

August 25, 2024
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By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian In today’s world, the global competition for talent and innovation is more intense than ever. Unfortunately, South Africa and other African nations are losing some of their brightest minds and most skilled professionals to the world. This trend is particularly evident in the West, where countries like the United States and major corporations…

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Global competition to drive domestic fintech startups

April 20, 2023
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| News, Tech

TANZANIAN fintech startups have an opportunity to participate in the global open innovation competition, called Visa Everywhere Initiative (VEI) that drives innovative solutions to solve tomorrow’s payment and commerce challenges. Fintech refers to the integration of technology into offerings by financial services companies to improve their use and delivery to consumers. “The Visa Everywhere Initiative is a platform that…

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The Fintech Revolution in Africa’s FX Markets

May 11, 2022
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African investment in the stock market has traditionally been reserved for a particular set of elite people Over the years, the continent’s FX market has been growing exponentially largely driven by the increased access to mobile devices and internet connections across the region While retail forex trading in Africa may only represent a small segment of the global currency…

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