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    D.light Takes PAYGo Solar From Impact Funds to the London Stock Exchange

    A $50 million green bond listing marks the first time off-grid solar receivables from Africa have entered the public bond markets - and signals a structural shift in how energy access gets financed.

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    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.
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    Taxi Unions, Vested Interests — The Hidden Risks of Scaling Ride-Hailing Apps Too Fast in North Africa

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    Egyptian Payments Startup enza Secures $6.75m Funding to Fuel African Expansion

    Founded by a team of seasoned professionals with extensive experience in both global and African payments sectors, enza has already demonstrated its ability to address local market complexities.

    Cash Plus Backer Mediterrania Capital Snags $16.3M from DEG

    Geographically, the fund intends to allocate 75% of its resources to North Africa and the remaining 25% to Sub-Saharan Africa.

    Swedfund Backs AfricInvest Small Cap Fund with $16.3M Investment 

    Africinvest Small Cap Fund has set an ambitious target of investing at least 30 percent of its portfolio in companies that are either led by women or have significant female ownership.

    I&P Accélération FARM Launches $4.3M Fund to Target West and East African Agritech

    I&P Accélération FARM is not an isolated effort.

    Djamo’s One Million Active Users: Lessons from Africa’s Toughest Startup Customer-Acquisition Battles

    It’s a sobering reminder that registered users are a vanity metric.

    Tunisian Authorities Suspend Bolt Operations and Seize Millions in Money Laundering Probe

    The public transport system, especially in the capital Tunis, which has a population exceeding two million, has suffered from deterioration over the past decade due to insufficient maintenance and a lack of investment in its renewal.

    Meet the South African Startups Google is Banking on for the Next Wave of Growth

    The success of the South Africa-specific cohort builds upon the foundation laid by the broader Google for Startups Accelerator Africa programme.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

    The Rumors of MTN MoMo Cross-Border Transactions: Fact, Fiction, and the Future of African Fintech

    If MTN MoMo were granted a license to facilitate direct transfers between Ghana and Nigeria, it could reduce reliance on traditional remittance networks.

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    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

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