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Opera Quietly Liquidates Kenyan Ad Unit Ahead of OPay’s $4B US IPO

Opera’s fintech play in Africa extends well beyond its Kenyan operating entities.

September 25, 2026

Ecosystem News

“Directly Selling Insurance to Farmers Does Not Work”: Pula CEO on Avoiding Agtech’s Deadliest Trap

From rural Kenya to the Earthshot shortlist: Pula CEO Thomas Njeru reveals to Launch Base Africa how the profitable agtech reached 24 million farmers and why impact and profitability are not mutually exclusive.

September 25, 2026

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Egypt’s TradeHub Joins Growing List of African Startups Returning VC Cash

“I’ve come to learn that knowing when to let go is just as important as knowing when to push forward.”

September 4, 2025

Policy & Regulations Forum

Egypt’s Central Bank to Fintechs: Time to Grow Up and Get a Board

The days of running a multi-million EGP operation from a Slack channel are officially numbered.

September 4, 2025

Industry

From Oil Rigs to Charging Plugs: Angola’s State Giant Sonangol Plots EV Future

To support the initiative, Sonangol has also launched a mobile app to help future EV drivers locate the nascent infrastructure.

September 4, 2025

Ecosystem News

Kenyan Cap Table Startup Raise Africa Shuts Down, Citing a Better Fit with Private Equity

Raise is shutting down after finding its product was built for the wrong audience.

September 4, 2025

People & Places

GITEX Nigeria: Lagos Rolls Out the Red Carpet as Startups Hunt for Elusive Capital

The official narrative is one of unbridled optimism.

September 4, 2025

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Africa’s Creative Economy Takes Centre Stage at Timbuktoo Creatives Hub in Cape Town

Cape Town, South Africa — 04 September 2025 — The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in South Africa,...

September 4, 2025

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South Africa’s The Invigilator Raises $11m to Take Its AI Anti-cheating Tech Global

Founded in 2020, The Invigilator provides a platform for educational institutions to monitor students during remote exams and assessments.

September 3, 2025

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Babban Gona Raises $7.5m to Expand AI-Backed Farming Franchise in Northern Nigeria

With BII’s backing, Babban Gona says it wants to increase yields and incomes for around 140,000 farmers by 2029.

September 3, 2025

Policy & Regulations Forum

The Great WAEMU Shakeout: 20 Fintechs Licensed as Regulatory Guillotine Falls

This licensing wave lands in the middle of a much broader regulatory push.

September 3, 2025

Ecosystem News

Mamo Mihretu’s Legacy: Ethiopia’s Economic Reformer Resigns, Leaving Fintech Rulebook Rewritten

In a farewell message, Mamo stated he was leaving public service “to pursue other passions.”

September 3, 2025

Analysis & Opinions

Africa’s Data Centers Are in a Race for Higher-Margin Cloud Services

South Africa leads decisively with 49 facilities, representing nearly a quarter of the continent’s total.

September 3, 2025

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MOPO Secures $6.7m From Norfund to Scale Battery Rentals Across Africa

Its products include the MOPO50, designed for lighting, phone charging and small appliances, and the MOPOMax, which supports higher-load devices such as small business equipment and e-mobility.

September 3, 2025