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    Investors Back Kenyan Digital Insurance Startup mTek in $1.25M Funding Round

    mTek, a digital insurance platform, has secured a substantial investment totaling $1.25 million (Sh167.8...

    Swiss Re Foundation Injects $600K into Bimalab Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program to Expand Operations

    The Bimalab Africa Insurtech Accelerator Program, spearheaded by FSD Africa, has received a significant...

    Tim Draper Backs BuuPass: A Game-Changing Investment for Kenya’s Leading Bus Ticketing Platform

     In a significant stride towards revolutionizing Africa’s transportation landscape, BuuPass, Kenya’s leading digital bus...

    Endeavor Kenya Unveils Inaugural Cohort of Entrepreneurs for ScaleUp Program

    Endeavor Kenya has announced the first cohort of entrepreneurs selected for its Endeavor ScaleUp...
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    With First-Mover REIT, Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Raises the Stakes in Egypt’s Proptech Race

    Egypt’s largest fintech, MNT-Halan, is making a significant play for the country’s real estate market.

    One Scandal a Year: Paystack CTO Suspension Spotlights Nigerian Tech’s Leadership Crisis

    The suspension of Ezra Olubi at Stripe-owned Paystack is the latest in a troubling series of founder-related crises, raising urgent questions about governance and trust in Africa's most-funded ecosystem.

    Lifestores CEO Steps Down as African Tech’s “Great Handover” Continues

    Andrew Garza’s transition from CEO at Lifestores Healthcare is the latest in a wave of founder successions at major African startups

    From Media Giant to Family Business: Meet the First Firms Tapping Nigeria’s Landmark $200M Cleantech Fund — Updated

    A mix of established mini-grid operators, a family-run business, and a media giant's new energy venture are among the first to receive funding to build hundreds of solar mini-grids across Nigeria.

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    With First-Mover REIT, Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Raises the Stakes in Egypt’s Proptech Race

    Egypt’s largest fintech, MNT-Halan, is making a significant play for the country’s real estate market.

    One Scandal a Year: Paystack CTO Suspension Spotlights Nigerian Tech’s Leadership Crisis

    The suspension of Ezra Olubi at Stripe-owned Paystack is the latest in a troubling series of founder-related crises, raising urgent questions about governance and trust in Africa's most-funded ecosystem.

    Fawry’s 20% AI-Written Code Shows African Tech’s Most Important Shift Yet

    As 2025 draws to an end, earnings reports from Jumia, Fawry, and Swvl reveal a new playbook. We analyzed the common themes and what they mean for the continent's tech future.

    How Fawry Outgrew Payments and Became Egypt’s Fintech Profit Machine

    These margins are exceptionally high for a fintech company, particularly in a market like Egypt.