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    The Rise of Full-Time VCs: African Accelerators Pivot to Venture Capital in Record Numbers

    For many African-focused VC firms, transitioning to the VC model comes with thinking mostly like VCs.

    Africa’s Billion-Dollar Dream: Who Will Lead the Next Unicorn Wave?

    By the time they reach unicorn status, most African startups have extended beyond their home markets.

    Meet the Funder: Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Director SME, Old Mutual Corporate

    "Our focus is on sectors recovering well post-COVID, like manufacturing, trade, construction, technology, and retail services."

    Built in the Maghreb, Made in France: North African Startups Seek New Shores as French Support Grows

    For many, the move isn't simply a preference but a matter of business survival.
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    "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.