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    Egypt’s Elsewedy Capital Takes Unlikely Leap Into Startup Investing

    Elsewedy Capital’s venture turn follows a broader trend of Egyptian corporates entering the startup funding space.

    The Hidden Forces Behind Africa’s Startup-led Acquisition Wave

    From fintech to healthtech, energy to logistics, a calculated acquisition trend is sweeping through Africa’s tech landscape.

    Malls as Modern Marketplaces: Reinventing Relevance in the Digital Age

    By Kelly Belman, General Manager, Clearwater Mall, Roodepoort, South Africa.

    Inside the Most Powerful VC Syndicates Fueling African Tech in 2025

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    Ugandans living abroad have found themselves unexpectedly classified as potential threats to the state.

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