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    Premium Brands Don’t Have a Quality Problem. They Have a Distinction Problem.

    Nomaswazi Phumo, Head of Strategy of Leagas Delaney South Africa, writes from Cape Town, South Africa
    Ecosystem News

    Swedfund Injects $20M Into AfricaGoGreen to Plug Climate Debt Gap

    The transaction is consistent with Swedfund’s demonstrated strategic priority.
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    Hewatele Raises $10.5M to Tackle East Africa’s Deadly Oxygen Shortage

    The funding will bankroll a new liquid oxygen plant to address chronic shortages and poor-quality supply across East Africa.
    WESTERN AFRICA

    After Backing Egypt’s Top Startups and VCs, EBRD Sets Sights on Nigeria

    The bank is currently establishing its first resident office in Lagos.
    Industry

    Revolut Applies for Moroccan Banking Licence

    The UK fintech giant has submitted its application to the central bank, but faces a tough regulatory environment and deeply entrenched local competitors.
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    Egypt’s Delayed Digital Bank Taps Ex-Minister to Finally Get It Off the Ground

    Backed by state-owned Banque Misr, One Bank has a new name and a heavyweight board, but its go-live date has slipped by two years.
    Analysis & Opinions

    The 5 Most Active Seed-Stage Investors in Africa’s Emerging Tech Markets Currently

    The growing investor appetite for markets beyond the traditional hubs is driven by several converging factors.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    Nigeria Just Made It ‘Nearly Impossible’ to Launch an Insurtech

    If building a full-stack insurtech in Nigeria was once a dream, it’s now a fantasy.
    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.”
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    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.
    Industry

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

    This progress isn’t happening by accident.
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    Premium Brands Don’t Have a Quality Problem. They Have a Distinction Problem.

    Nomaswazi Phumo, Head of Strategy of Leagas Delaney South Africa, writes from Cape Town, South Africa
    Ecosystem News

    Swedfund Injects $20M Into AfricaGoGreen to Plug Climate Debt Gap

    The transaction is consistent with Swedfund’s demonstrated strategic priority.
    Policy & Regulations Forum

    How Moving Goalposts Are Freezing Francophone West Africa’s Fintech Scene

    For investors considering Francophone West Africa’s fintech sector, the past eighteen months have been ‘a study in uncertainty’.
    Analysis & Opinions

    Five Countries, Half a Million Dollars: Inside Nigeria’s New Startup Funding Math

    Nigerian founders are not failing to raise capital so much as raising it through instruments that didn't used to be the plan.

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