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Top Story: Bosta Partners Mastercard to Help Egyptian SMEs with Integrated Payments and Logistics
Egyptian logistics and e-commerce enablement company, Bosta, has entered into a collaboration with global payments giant Mastercard, aiming to strengthen support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as Egypt’s digital commerce sector continues to evolve.
For Bosta, the partnership aligns with its mission to empower merchants through technology-driven logistics solutions. The company has positioned itself as a key enabler of e-commerce in Egypt, working with businesses of different sizes to simplify delivery and operational complexity.
“We are proud to collaborate with Mastercard in a collaboration that reinforces our vision of empowering businesses through technology-driven logistics solutions. As an e-commerce enabler, Bosta empowers merchants to grow strategically and remain competitive in an increasingly dynamic market. Together with Mastercard, we are delivering real, sustainable value to our customers and strengthening the e-commerce ecosystem in Egypt,” said Mohamed Ezzat, CEO, Bosta.
Mastercard, meanwhile, sees the partnership as part of its wider commitment to SME development across emerging markets, where access to integrated digital tools remains a critical growth constraint.
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On Startup Spotlight:
RAKEZ and Zoho Partners to Boost Digital Adoption for Businesses in the UAE
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) has signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with global technology company Zoho, marking a significant step towards accelerating digital adoption among businesses operating within the UAE.
The partnership is designed to equip RAKEZ-registered companies with essential cloud-based tools to manage, scale, and optimise their operations in an increasingly digital economy.
Under the agreement, businesses registered with RAKEZ will gain access to Zoho’s integrated suite of business applications, with eligible companies receiving wallet credits of up to USD 1,000.
The initiative aims to reduce operational friction for startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), enabling them to adopt professional-grade digital solutions without prohibitive upfront costs.
Quadri Adejumo brings you all the details. Read here.
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Nigeria’s Medintech Africa Is Embedding Students Into Startups to Transform the Continent’s Health-Tech System. Yakub Abdulrasheed brings us the details, here.
Quote of the Day:
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is equivalent to magic.” – Arthur C. Clarke.
Thank you for joining me yet again this evening. Stay safe, and see you tomorrow for the next tech newsletter.
Best, Quadri
