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    Large language models can scrape the web, but they can't replicate deep domain expertise. From Cairo cold-emails to Cape Town acqui-hires, tech giants are paying up to buy niche capabilities.

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    World Bank arm joins proposed listing of African fintech processing $245bn annually.

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