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    Africa-focused Investors Rally Round Userguest in a $2.4M Seed Raise to Help Hotels Generate Revenue

    The platform has become a critical asset for hoteliers across more than 30 countries, generating over $100 million in direct revenue since its launch.

    Morocco’s KWIKS Raises $800K to Cut Recruitment Time by Two-Thirds Using AI

    In a major boost for the Moroccan tech ecosystem, KWIKS, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven...

    Egypt’s Paymob Raises $72M in Series B to Further Diversify Products and Expand Across MENA

    Paymob’s growth trajectory has been impressive, with the company now supporting over 350,000 merchants, a dramatic increase from just over 100,000 in 2022.

    Egypt’s FlapKap Secures $34M Pre-Series A Funding to Scale SME Financing Across MENA

    FlapKap’s goal is to scale its impact across the MENA region, providing essential capital to SMEs that often face barriers in accessing traditional financing.
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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.