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    Bizao Post-Mortem: What Went Wrong at Africa’s B2B Payments Infrastructure Startup?

    Following its entry into receivership, a Paris court opened a bidding process in April 2025 to attract acquirers. None emerged.

    South African Banks Are Becoming Africa’s Go-To Lenders for Venture-Scale Startups

    South African banks’ growing involvement in tech-aligned debt is no accident.

    Where the Money’s Going: What Investors Are Backing Outside Africa’s ‘Big Four’ in 2025

    North Africa — especially Morocco and Tunisia — is becoming a testing ground for AI, vertical SaaS, and bundled apps.

    The Unwritten Rule: Why 2025’s Most Funded African Startups Are Becoming the Most Aggressive Buyers

    Too early to call it a trend? Maybe. But the signals are getting louder.
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    ‘Our Operations Remain Unaffected’: Livestock Wealth Plays Down Impact of FSCA Sanctions

    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

    AfricInvest Launches $100M Morocco Fund, Marking First Kingdom-Specific Vehicle Since 2012

    The launch marks a significant shift for the Tunis-headquartered firm.

    The 1M Club: Egyptian Insurtech Nice Deer Finds Rare Scale in a Paper-Heavy Market

    The timing of Nice Deer’s scale-up coincides with a massive regulatory overhaul in Egypt.

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    ‘Our Operations Remain Unaffected’: Livestock Wealth Plays Down Impact of FSCA Sanctions

    "Livestock Wealth (Pty) Ltd has been operational since 2015 without interruption."

    Japanese Solar Giant WASSHA Acquires Kenyan Mobility Startup Zaribee

    Zaribee, formerly known as Unchorlight Kenya, specializes in a rent-to-own model for motorcycle taxi (boda boda) riders.

    Island Life, Electric Vibes: The 2035 Deadline Sparking an EV Hardware Scramble in Mauritius

    While Mauritius is world-renowned for its turquoise waters, its domestic energy goals are increasingly industrial.

    “Frictionless” No More: Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Turn Delaware Flips into Million-Dollar Liabilities

    Under Nigeria’s sweeping Tax Reform Acts, what was once a simple paperwork exercise has become a high-stakes tax event that can trigger massive liabilities before a single dollar of new investment reaches the bank.