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    AfricInvest Leads $22M Round for Kredete, a Fintech Tackling the Immigrant Credit Gap

    Investors are flocking to Africa's stablecoin infrastructure, with Kredete's deal marking the latest in this wave.

    mPharma Founder Gregory Rockson Steps Down as CEO After 11 Years

    The leadership shuffle marks a pivotal moment for one of Africa’s most prominent healthtech startups.
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    In just the past three years, an alarming number of South African public institutions, including municipalities, have fallen victim to cyberattacks.

    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?"

    Malls as Modern Marketplaces: Reinventing Relevance in the Digital Age

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

    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.

    The Hidden Infrastructure of Innovation: What Makes Some Spaces More Creative Than Others?

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

    Venture Building Could Save Startups As Investors Hit Funding Brakes

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

    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.

    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.

    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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    AfricInvest Leads $22M Round for Kredete, a Fintech Tackling the Immigrant Credit Gap

    Investors are flocking to Africa's stablecoin infrastructure, with Kredete's deal marking the latest in this wave.

    mPharma Founder Gregory Rockson Steps Down as CEO After 11 Years

    The leadership shuffle marks a pivotal moment for one of Africa’s most prominent healthtech startups.

    Senegal Scrambles to Finalize New Mobile Money Taxes as BCEAO’s Instant Payment System Nears

    On Monday, September 15, Senegal’s National Assembly will begin debating a bill to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions.

    PayU Kenya Appoints Liquidator, 6 Years After Cellulant-Powered Expansion

    The closure follows a period of significant operational and leadership challenges at Cellulant, PayU's key local partner.