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    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.

    Baobab Network Expands Its Portfolio with New Investments Across Africa

    Baobab Network, a prominent venture capital firm dedicated to supporting innovative startups across Africa,...

    Egypt’s ValU Raises $22.3 Million in New Debt Financing

    ValU has revolutionized the financial services sector in Egypt by empowering millions of individuals through its buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform, U.

    Saudi Prince Backs Egyptian Climatetech Startup NoorNation

    NoorNation, founded in 2021 by Ragy Ramadan, has developed a groundbreaking product called LifeBox. This innovative solution delivers clean energy and safe water to rural communities, farms, and tourism businesses, offering a much-needed alternative to traditional, often unreliable, energy sources.
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    900% ROI: Behind the Aggressive Maths of South Africa’s Vehicle-Tracking Giant

    Most businesses that spend heavily on marketing can only guess at the eventual return.

    Why E Squared Investments Is Backing South Africa’s ‘All-Female’ Agritech Experiment

    In the landscape of South African venture capital and impact investing, the focus is shifting from high-end fintech to the literal “ground floor.”

    78% Below Cost: The Unforgiving Math Behind Digital Health Startup Vezeeta’s Pivot to Bricks and Mortar

    The deal is the most tangible sign yet that Egypt’s best known digital health platform is pivoting towards a hybrid model at a time when the purely online playbook is struggling

    Profit, Pivot, and Panic: Swvl Faces Nasdaq Delisting Threat Despite $1.3m Turnaround

    Mobility technology company reports first annual profit since going public, but auditors raise going concern doubt and Nasdaq listing remains under threat

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    900% ROI: Behind the Aggressive Maths of South Africa’s Vehicle-Tracking Giant

    Most businesses that spend heavily on marketing can only guess at the eventual return.

    Why E Squared Investments Is Backing South Africa’s ‘All-Female’ Agritech Experiment

    In the landscape of South African venture capital and impact investing, the focus is shifting from high-end fintech to the literal “ground floor.”

    The Bottleneck at the Top: Get out of the Way for Business Growth

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    Two Shutdowns in Two Years Raise Questions Over Canada-Africa Fintech Economics

    Two Canadian fintechs built to move money between Canada and Africa have now failed within the space of two years. The pattern is unlikely to be coincidental.