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    “No Evidence of Corruption”: Twiga Foods CEO Denies Allegations of Misconduct, But Key Questions Remain

    "The current leadership and Board have not seen any evidence of corruption or personal benefit linked to this lease."

    New Insolvency Spree Sweeps Through Kenya’s Tech Scene Amid Funding Downturn

    From well-publicised insolvency proceedings to lesser-known cases, a wave of Kenya-based startups are increasingly choosing the tough route.

    From Near-Closure to New Ownership: Kenya’s Mobius Motors Sold to Middle East Investors in Rescue Bid

    Alongside the acquisition announcement, Silver Box unveiled a leadership transition at Mobius.

    Norfund Doubles Its $40M Investment in CrossBoundary Energy Two Years After

    In July 2022, CrossBoundary Energy announced the completion of a US$40 million equity investment from Norfund and KLP, Norway’s largest pension company.
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    Swvl Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth, Achieves Profitability Amid Strategic Expansion

    Facing existential threats, Swvl’s leadership implemented a brutal but effective survival plan.

    South Africa’s Community Wolf Lands Funding to Take Anonymous Crime Reporting Global

    South Africa’s crime rates remain among the highest globally, yet many incidents go unreported due to distrust in authorities, fear of retaliation.

    Egypt’s Fintech Old Guard Fawry Eyes Founders After Bokra’s Breakout

    The move follows a string of high-profile deals by Bokra.

    Billionaire-Backed $1M Fintech Prize Awarded to Nigerian-Born UK Startup Verto

    Alongside the fintech award, the Milken Institute and Motsepe Foundation announced a new $2 million prize focused on AI and manufacturing in Africa.

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    Swvl Reports Strong Q1 2025 Growth, Achieves Profitability Amid Strategic Expansion

    Facing existential threats, Swvl’s leadership implemented a brutal but effective survival plan.

    South Africa’s Community Wolf Lands Funding to Take Anonymous Crime Reporting Global

    South Africa’s crime rates remain among the highest globally, yet many incidents go unreported due to distrust in authorities, fear of retaliation.

    European DFIs Back $80 Million Pan-African Private Credit Fund 

    Africa’s mid-market businesses — often too large for microfinance but too small or risky for traditional bank lending — face an estimated $330 billion annual financing shortfall, according to the African Development Bank.