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    “We’re Not Monitoring Energy — We’re Deciding What Happens Next”: Inside PowerLabs’ Bet on Automation

    "The most important lesson we’ve taken from this journey is how much your team determines everything else."
    Ecosystem News

    Standard Bank Leads $330m Refinancing for JSE-Listed AI Fintech Optasia

    Optasia, which made history in November 2025 as the largest fintech IPO on the JSE, uses proprietary AI to provide credit scoring and micro-lending to unbanked populations.
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    WESTERN AFRICA

    Founders Exit, Website Down: The Unraveling of Target Global-Backed Kippa That Raised Over $14M

    Over a year after its pivot, Kippa’s future remains uncertain.
    Ecosystem News

    MTN’s Fintech Arm Is Growing Faster Than Data

    In Africa, the largest telecom company is reporting that its fintech arm is outperforming its data segment—should this be a cause for concern?
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    Senegal’s Tech Scene Rocked by Insider Fraud as Employees Siphon Millions

    According to court documents, the accused, who had been with the company since 2019, exploited a feature in the company’s proprietary software.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Inside the Controversial Tax Tactic Terrorising Nigerian Tech

    “They have tagged you as a high net worth individual.”
    Updates

    dLocal’s African Rollercoaster: Egypt Slumps as South Africa (and Temu) Step Up

    dLocal’s African challenges are not new. In 2024, Nigeria’s revenue collapsed by over 80% after a naira devaluation, turning a once-lucrative market into a minor contributor.
    Partner Content

    Where Is the Best Official Data in Africa? The Answer Has Changed

    This progress isn’t happening by accident.
    Venture Capital & Funding Sources

    TLcom’s $5M Pre-Seed Fund Hits Halfway Mark in Its Search for Africa’s Next Unicorns

    The top VC firm plans to make up to ten more pre-seed investments from the TAPSI fund before the end of 2026.
    Updates

    First Cheque Out: Small Foundation Backs Kenyan VC FrontEnd to Ease First-Time Manager Woes

    While seasoned VCs continue to invest, aspiring first-time managers are navigating a steep and unforgiving terrain.
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    Street Wallet Secures $350k to Connect South Africa’s Informal Traders to the Digital Economy

    Britto was previously the CFO at the UK startup Syft, where he played a key role in its £78m sale to the job site Indeed in 2019.
    WESTERN AFRICA

    Tingo’s Nigerian Auditor Hit with $200K Fine and US Ban for ‘Aiding Fraud’

    According to a final judgment entered in a New York federal court on August 11, 2025, Oyebola and his firm played a crucial role in deceiving investors.
    Ecosystem News

    Nedbank Acquires South African Fintech iKhokha for $92.4M in a Win for Non-Technical Founders

    iKhokha’s success story is notable as it challenges the archetype of the developer-led tech startup.
    Partner Content

    VC Giant 500 Global Teams Up with Shell Foundation to Back Kenyan Startups

    The initiative will back seed-stage startups in agriculture, energy and mobility.
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    “We’re Not Monitoring Energy — We’re Deciding What Happens Next”: Inside PowerLabs’ Bet on Automation

    "The most important lesson we’ve taken from this journey is how much your team determines everything else."
    Ecosystem News

    Standard Bank Leads $330m Refinancing for JSE-Listed AI Fintech Optasia

    Optasia, which made history in November 2025 as the largest fintech IPO on the JSE, uses proprietary AI to provide credit scoring and micro-lending to unbanked populations.
    Partner Content

    From Kitchens to Cockpits: The Egyptian Startup Turning Cooking Oil Into a 25x Investor Return

    Delta Oil operates at the intersection of waste management and energy production.
    Analysis & Opinions

    The ‘Early-Stage Hollow’: Is the Rise of Successor Funds Leaving African Seed Founders Behind?

    This matters because the early-stage hollow is cumulative.

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