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    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month

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    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.
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    Instead of investing in existing startups, the studio ideates, develops, and pilots its own business concepts in-house.

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    Mukuru’s MoneyGram Deal Proves Cash Is Still King for Last-Mile Fintech in Africa

    The latest deal gives the US payments giant deep last-mile access to cash payout points.

    Is This the End of Big Tech’s ‘Copy-Paste’ Legal Strategy in Africa?

    This outcome is being seen as a watershed moment.

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    The Moroccan filing signals the final stage of integrating Glovo’s local operations under Delivery Hero’s direct and exclusive control.

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    Under Adesina, the AfDB increasingly acted as a limited partner, channeling capital into Africa-focused venture and private equity funds.

    Wasoko Founder Daniel Yu Is the Latest African Tech Founder to Step Down as CEO

    The move comes as the newly merged MaxAB-Wasoko pivots aggressively towards fintech.

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    Nigeria is quickly becoming the epicenter of Africa's stablecoin revolution.

    Updated: Heike Harmgart Is Building the EBRD’s West Africa Team. Here’s Who’s on It So Far

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    Ghana’s Central Bank Is on a Fintech Blacklist Spree. Here’s How to Stay Off It

    For international fintechs and local payment providers in Ghana, the beginning of September brought a familiar chill.

    Exit Pressure: Why Africa’s Decade-Old Founder Class is Stepping Aside at Scaleups

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    Cannibalise to Conquer: Why Egyptian Fintech Valu Is Killing Its Legacy Loans for a Payment Moat

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