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Cameroonian fintech startup Koree clinched the top prize of US$50,000 in cash at the annual Ecobank Fintech Challenge, a competition organized each year by the pan-African bank Ecobank Group. The challenge aims to bolster innovative startups by offering cash prizes and additional developmental support. Koree made history as the first-ever female-led winner of the challenge, securing the coveted US$50,000 top prize. Wolf Technology from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) claimed the second position, winning US$10,000, while Kenya’s Flexpay Technologies emerged as the second runner-up.

On this day, Kenyans come together to commemorate the efforts of freedom fighters, leaders, and ordinary citizens who fought for the country’s freedom and democracy. Various events and activities, including parades, cultural performances, and ceremonies, take place across the country to pay tribute to the national heroes. It is a day of national pride and unity, highlighting the collective spirit and resilience of the Kenyan people.

Adtran revealed that CSquared has deployed its FSP 3000 open optical transport technology to deliver high-speed broadband services to Togo. CSquared’s mission to establish fast and reliable connectivity across Africa takes a significant step forward with this deployment. By utilizing Adtran’s open and scalable fibre broadband solutions, CSquared facilitates the digitalization of Togo, promising to enhance the country’s economy and the quality of life for its citizens. Notably, the new network leverages Google’s Equiano subsea cable as a vital component, granting Togo ultra-fast connectivity compared to any other cable serving West Africa.

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