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    Sanofi Invests in Kasha Global to Boost Healthcare Access in Africa

    The investment from Sanofi will provide Kasha with the resources to expand its operations into additional African countries.

    Kenya’s Chpter Raises $1.2 Million to Expand E-commerce Platform

    Although Chpter operates independently of Marketforce, some of its investors have previously participated in the latter’s funding rounds.

    Ampersand Secure New Funding to Accelerate Electric Motorcycle Expansion in East Africa

    Ampersand, the Nairobi-based electric transport energy company, has announced a major financial boost with...

    Profit Over GMV: Wasoko and MaxAB Shift Focus in Landmark African E-Commerce Merger 

    The integration of their 16 subsidiaries across multiple countries involved a meticulous eight-month process, reflecting the complexities inherent in such large-scale deals.
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    Beyond Borders: The African Countries Attracting the Most Capital from Nigerian VC Firms

    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.

    Beyond the Handshake: How AI Is Forcing Universities to Rewrite Their Contract with Students

    With 39% of core skills expected to shift by 2030, universities are ditching the lecture hall for project-based 'technical hybrids' and AI-integrated curricula.

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    Egypt Wants to Be Your LP: Applications Open for New $1bn Fund-of-Funds

    Egypt is stepping up efforts to attract venture capital following the launch of its long-awaited Startup Charter.

    Beyond Borders: The African Countries Attracting the Most Capital from Nigerian VC Firms

    Collectively, the data reveals a venture capital community in transition — albeit a cautious and selective one.

    MaxAB-Wasoko Swaps Founders for Operators in Hunt for Profitability

    Following the departure of Wasoko founder Daniel Yu as CEO late last year, the combined entity is now aggressively reshuffling its regional leadership...

    LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

    Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.