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ClimaTech Run sees eight African firms reach the last 15. All the shortlisted startups are involved in combatting climate change and hail from a range of different sectors.

Payhippo, a Nigerian digital lender has acquired Maritime, enabling Payhippo to access Nigeria’s Inter-bank Settlement System.

Spotter is a Moroccan startup aiming to help companies verify cheques and assess customers’ creditworthiness.

MENA startups from Egypt, Saudi and the UAE stood out this October, with fintech, e-commerce and logistics standing out.

Shoprite Group, Africa’s largest fast-moving consumer goods retailer invests in Omnisient, Africa’s first privacy-preserving data collaboration platform provider.

Money Fellows, an Egyptian fintech, raises USD 31 million as it digitizes money circles, where individuals form savings and borrowing groups.

Agrarius Sustainability Engineered has listed Africa’s first Shari’ah-compliant sustainability-linked Sukuk on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.

Burj Zanzibar, a 28-storey apartment tower designed using hybrid timber technology, aims to be the tallest green building in the world at 96m high.

valU, a leading MENA BNPL fintech, and aiBANK, an Egyptian commercial bank have partnered with Sylndr to provide affordable payment options.

South Africa expects 1.9% GDP growth this year, compared to an estimate of 2.1% issued in February.