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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.
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    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.
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    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.
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    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.
    Industry

    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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    ‘Our Operations Remain Unaffected’: Livestock Wealth Plays Down Impact of FSCA Sanctions

    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."
    Industry

    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.
    Industry

    Island Life, Electric Vibes: The 2035 Deadline Sparking an EV Hardware Scramble in Mauritius

    While Mauritius is world-renowned for its turquoise waters, its domestic energy goals are increasingly industrial.
    Industry

    AfricInvest Launches $100M Morocco Fund, Marking First Kingdom-Specific Vehicle Since 2012

    The launch marks a significant shift for the Tunis-headquartered firm.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Checkbooks and Caution: The Tentative Reset of African Tech Startups’ Missing Investors

    Several funds that once did 5–10 African deals annually are now doing 1–3, concentrating ownership and support.
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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.
    Updates

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.
    Updates

    Finnfund Makes First African EV Bet with $11.2m Bisedge Debt Deal

    The transaction follows a $20 million equity investment in Bisedge from pan-African private equity firm Metier in May 2026
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    Nigerian E-Mobility Startup MAX Extends Series B3 to $29M with Backing from Nithio

    The company reported in January 2026 that it had reached profitability in Nigeria, its largest and most complex market.

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