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The rise of earned wage access across Africa, explained by leading founders

An expert panel of founders provides insight, commentary, & analysis on the rise of earned wage access across Africa in this Afridigest Thought Circle.

December 2022

How (African) startups should think about growth

Ansoff's matrix is a powerful but underutilized growth strategy tool, especially for startups across African markets.

December 2022

Earned wage access, explained: The on-demand economy meets fintech & HR tech

EWA, a new frontier of fintech at the intersection of payroll and the on-demand economy, is spreading across the West and emerging markets in Asia & Africa. Here's a primer.

November 2022
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