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    Bridgement Lands $20.3m as South Africa’s Banks Double Down on AI Lending

    South African fintech secures backing from two of the country's largest lenders to tackle a chronic funding gap for small businesses.
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    Handymesh Is Building the Digital rails for Africa’s Multibillion-Dollar Artisan Market

    Handymesh founders deploy AI, escrow and verifiable work histories to bring structure to Africa’s vast informal home services sector
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    Koko Networks’ Lenders in Limbo as World Bank-Backed Clean Cooking Giant Collapses

    The era of carbon-subsidised clean cooking has hit a wall
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    Egyptian Logistics Startup Bosta Eyes $170M IPO on Local Exchange

    Bosta, the Cairo-based logistics startup that has become ubiquitous on Egyptian streets, may soon be delivering its own shares to the public market.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    The Furniture Fight That Broke South African M&A: Why Rivals Now Have Front-Row Seats at the Deal Table

    While this case is about furniture, the ripples will be felt by every tech unicorn, telco, and bank looking to consolidate in South Africa.
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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
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    From Burn to Build: Glamera Acquires Bookr After Outlasting Egypt’s Fashion-Tech Bust

    Glamera’s longevity was secured by a timely “Saudi-fication” strategy.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Inside the 2025 Playbook of Africa’s Most Active Tech Investors

    While total disclosed funding reached$3.1 billion — excluding grants — the distribution revealed something more significant than the headline number.
    Ecosystem News

    From Payments to Credit: Nigerian Fintech Moniepoint Deploys $720M to Corner Shops and Supermarkets

    Moniepoint asserts that businesses accessing this credit saw an average growth rate of 36%.
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    Moroccan Mobility Startup Enakl Secures $2.3M Seed Round to Tackle Commuter Gridlock  

    While many mobility startups struggle to find a seat at the table with government authorities, Enakl has managed to breach the public-sector barrier.
    Ecosystem News

    A New Exit Route for African Renewables: UK and SA Investors Anchor $50M Secondary Fund

    Few funds have focused on acquiring such projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
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    Why Nigerian Tech Founders Are Doing M&A Differently From the Rest of Africa

    While African tech consolidates, Nigerian startups are pursuing a distinct strategy.
    Partner Content

    Contracts Over Crowds: Swvl’s $2.2m Kuwaiti Deal Signals New Era of Fiscal Discipline

    The move, announced today, follows a third consecutive quarter of profitability for the Dubai-headquartered firm.
    Ecosystem News

    Yakeey Lands $15m to Digitise Morocco’s Broken Property Transaction Chain

    The transaction is notable not just for its size, but for a curious guest at the table.
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    Bridgement Lands $20.3m as South Africa’s Banks Double Down on AI Lending

    South African fintech secures backing from two of the country's largest lenders to tackle a chronic funding gap for small businesses.
    Updates

    Handymesh Is Building the Digital rails for Africa’s Multibillion-Dollar Artisan Market

    Handymesh founders deploy AI, escrow and verifiable work histories to bring structure to Africa’s vast informal home services sector
    Partner Content

    Koko Networks Puts Ethanol Platform on the Block in $15m Asset Sale

    The sale is being targeted at corporate and institutional participants with demonstrated financial capacity to conclude a transaction exceeding $15m.
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    Coca-Cola Joins Egypt’s High-Value Tech Offshoring Wave

    The newly launched Coca-Cola HBC Digital Hub will serve as a centralized digital delivery platform supporting the company’s operations across 27 markets in Europe and Africa.

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