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    The views expressed in articles written by our guest writers are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or position of Launch Base Africa. Contributions are subject to editorial review and may be edited for clarity and length.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain
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    Policy & Regulations Forum

    POPIA Complacency Exposes South Africa to Cybercrime

    In just the past three years, an alarming number of South African public institutions, including municipalities, have fallen victim to cyberattacks.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Why Some Partnerships Become Legacies — and Others Just Fade

    By Ray Langa
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    Inside South Africa’s Kasi Economy: When Fintech Doesn’t Fit the Streets

    “The majority of informal merchants are banked, personally or otherwise, but often prefer to transact in cash. Why?"
    Analysis & Opinions

    Malls as Modern Marketplaces: Reinventing Relevance in the Digital Age

    By Kelly Belman, General Manager, Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort, South Africa.
    Analysis & Opinions

    The AI-Resilient Professional: Future Careers in the Age of Automation

    Hoosen Essof (Head of Employability) and Deepti Govind (Intern) at Regent Business School, write from Durban, South Africa.
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    The Hidden Infrastructure of Innovation: What Makes Some Spaces More Creative Than Others?

    Paul Keursten (CEO at Workshop17) writes from Johannesburg, South Africa.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Venture Building Could Save Startups As Investors Hit Funding Brakes

    The days of funding future value without clear fundamentals are coming to an end.
    Corporate Governance Forum

    Journey to Exit: Key Lessons African Series C Companies Must Learn

    Building an African startup through different stages of growth can be tough, but insights from those who have been there and done it could be the much-needed guide.
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    From Algeria to China: ASEP Trip Taught Me the Power of Speedy Execution for Vandista

    The ASEP exchange program in China is part of the Algerian Startup Learning Expedition Program, implemented by Algeria Venture, an initiative of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Can Interest Rate Cuts Return Funding for African Startups to Its Glory Days?

    The current depressed climate in African venture capital is characterized by a dramatic reduction in both deal volume and value.

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    Updates

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain
    Analysis & Opinions

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.
    Ecosystem News

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.

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