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Dar Blockchain hosted the first Hedera Hackathon in Tunisia, featuring 70 participants from 9 African countries. Winners included DigiLand, AfriKare, and Aqua, which focused on land certification, medical data control, and DeFi lending, respectively.

Moya Money, a South African fintech startup, has relaunched with a new website and products targeting freelancers and small businesses. Founded in 2021 by former freelancers, it aims to empower users in financial management and streamline invoicing. The startup has gained recognition in the fintech sector and invites users to join its waitlist for the upcoming app release.

Safaricom has reduced interest rates on micro-loans under its Fuliza service, effective October 2022, lowering charges for loans under 1,000 Ksh by 40%. This move aims to make borrowing more affordable for Kenyans, following discussions among key financial leaders.

Solana Labs has launched the 'Solana Incubator' program to support Web3 and blockchain projects with fundraising, development, and marketing on its platform. Open for applications until November 30, 2023, the initiative aims to remove barriers for founding teams and facilitate connections with venture capitalists.

Emata, a Ugandan agri-finance startup, has secured $2.4 million in seed funding to enhance digital loans for farmers in East Africa. The investment aims to expand their market presence, particularly in Tanzania, while improving loan accessibility for smallholders in Uganda.

Le partenariat d'AEON avec Folks Finance améliore l'utilité du $FOLKS token, permettant des transactions dans le monde réel via AEON Pay. Cette collaboration élargit l'accès à plus de 50 millions de commerçants, faisant le pont entre la DeFi et le commerce quotidien tout en soutenant les normes de paiement IA pour une adoption future.

More than 30 financial institutions in the Common Monetary Area are adopting BankservAfrica's instant cross-border payment system, TCIB, aimed at simplifying peer-to-peer payments. The system offers secure, real-time processing and meets new regulatory standards, with FNB as its first adopter.

Kenya has refused a US request to lift the suspension of the WorldCoin cryptocurrency project, citing concerns about financial safety and integrity, as stated by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki.

LemFi, a London-based financial services platform tailored for immigrants, has secured $53 million in new funding which will support its expansion plans.
The Series B funding round was led by Highland Europe, a London-based growth-stage investment firm that supports startups generating over €10 mil

Two private companies have announced they are piloting a Ugandan Shilling (UGX) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). The partnership is between:

Global Settlement Network (GSN) – pioneers blockchain infrastructure that powers secure, compliant, and interoperable digital asset ecosystems. Its p

AgriDex, a South African marketplace for real-world assets, raised $9 million to enhance its on-chain agricultural trades, handling commodities with instant settlements and low fees, targeting a $4.5 billion market and projecting $133 million in profits by 2028.