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    The VC Waiting Game: Why a 7% Distribution Is a Major Win for Early-Stage African Funds

    The pan-African seed fund returns $2.5m to LPs - a rare liquidity signal in a market still waiting for its post-boom reckoning.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Nigeria’s Startup Graveyard Has Become a Bargain Bin for Buyers

    With fewer, larger funds calling the shots, patience for fragmented markets has evaporated.
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    Senegal Scrambles to Finalize New Mobile Money Taxes as BCEAO’s Instant Payment System Nears

    On Monday, September 15, Senegal’s National Assembly will begin debating a bill to introduce a new tax on mobile money transactions.
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    PayU Kenya Appoints Liquidator, 6 Years After Cellulant-Powered Expansion

    The closure follows a period of significant operational and leadership challenges at Cellulant, PayU's key local partner.
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    Africa’s Push for ‘AI Sovereignty’ Kicks Off with 40-City Model Context Protocol Hackathon

    The search is backed by Andile Ngcaba, the founder and Executive Chairman of Convergence Partners Investments, and a host of Africa's leading deeptech companies.
    Analysis & Opinions

    The Year-End Funding Rush: Why African VCs are Racing to Deploy Capital Before 2026

    Data from industry reports indicates a pattern of increased activity towards the latter half of the year.
    Ecosystem News

    Uber and Bolt Are Now Public Transport in South Africa. Here’s What Changes

    Under the amended act, ride-hailing companies face strict new compliance measures.
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    Why Francophone Africa Is the New Frontier for VCs Hunting HR Tech Deals

    These deals point to two parallels.
    Ecosystem News

    Mistral AI Joins Global Tech Giants Flocking to Morocco

    For Mistral AI, a key European challenger to US giants like OpenAI and Google, the collaboration provides a significant foothold in a rapidly emerging market.
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    Facing a Telco Onslaught, Djamo’s Answer Is Now a Banking License and a New Model

    This onslaught of well-capitalized competitors has forced Djamo to find new territory.
    Analysis & Opinions

    ‘We See Multi-Million Dollar Transfers’: The Nigerian Savers Flocking to Blockchain ‘Banks’

    It seems that while traditional finance has struggled with financial inclusion, crypto has inadvertently found a product-market fit.
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    Odyssey Secures $7.5M from BII to Scale Its Fintech Solution for Nigeria’s Off-Grid Energy Gap

    Nigeria faces a significant energy access challenge.
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    Janngo Makes Another North Africa Play, Backing Moroccan AI Recruitment Platform Jobzyn

    The investment in Casablanca-based Jobzyn is consistent with Janngo’s well-defined strategy.
    Partner Content

    Thunder Code’s Rebrand Reveals the Hidden Cost of Over-Technical Startup Names

    The change comes just three months after the company announced a $9m seed round.
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    The VC Waiting Game: Why a 7% Distribution Is a Major Win for Early-Stage African Funds

    The pan-African seed fund returns $2.5m to LPs - a rare liquidity signal in a market still waiting for its post-boom reckoning.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Nigeria’s Startup Graveyard Has Become a Bargain Bin for Buyers

    With fewer, larger funds calling the shots, patience for fragmented markets has evaporated.
    Updates

    Consortium of DFIs and Philanthropies Backs $176M Africa Clean Energy Platform

    Capital will flow into distributed renewable energy companies.
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    63% of South Africa’s Franchise Brands Are Stuck Under 30 Stores. Here’s Why Opening More Isn’t the Fix

    By Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member

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