Analysis of the Tech Landscape and Fundraising in African Tech Sector

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Exploring the rise of FinTech companies in Africa to cater to the unbanked, challenges faced by tech firms in the region, and a venture capital firm's investment in African tech companies for entrepreneurial development.

Humza Yousaf is resigning as Scotland’s first minister, and WeWork’s senior creditors are poised to take control of the reorganised co-working space provider. Plus, an Africa-focused venture capital firm has steered one of the region’s biggest fundraising efforts of the past five months.

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Humza Yousaf quits as Scotland’s first minister

WeWork agrees restructuring deal that shuts out Adam Neumann’s comeback bid

Africa-focused fund draws early investors to tech industry

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