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    The Ecosystem Within: Nigerian Startups Partner More With Each Other Than With Outsiders

    With partnerships reported by 68% of respondents in the last decade, the ecosystem leans heavily on a “collaborative survival” model.

    A Lonely Path: More African Founders Turn to Family Over Colleagues for Mental Wellbeing

    As pressures mount in Africa's nascent startup scene, more founders turn to familiar sources for support - and it's rarely their investors or even their colleagues.

    Back to Build: The Growing Influence of Returnee Emigrants in Africa’s Tech Ecosystem

    Gregory Johnson, co-founder of mPharma, left behind a promising career at Google to return to Africa and confront the challenges in healthcare head-on.
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    Fako Capital joins a growing network of African impact funds nurtured by I&P

    Open Source Leader CNCF Partners with Andela to Train 30,000 Africans in Cloud Technology, Free of Charge

    The program, scheduled to launch next year, will span two to three years.

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    Made from plant-based materials, including overripe fruits, the solution delays spoilage by reducing oxidation and microbial decay.

    Cameroon’s Fako Capital, I&P’s Latest Anchor Fund, Targets $500K Investments in High-Growth Startups

    Fako Capital joins a growing network of African impact funds nurtured by I&P

    Lesaka’s Acquisition Streak Continues, Utility Innovator Recharger Snapped Up in $28M Deal

    Recharger operates a base of over 460,000 registered prepaid electricity meters, catering to landlords and tenants.

    In Francophone West Africa, Payment Cards are Run by Banks, Not Fintechs

    The COVID-19 pandemic played a catalytic role in accelerating digital payments. In 2023, digital payment transaction volumes surged by 33.78%