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    Phygital Scale: Ghana’s CarePoint Taps Japanese Debt to Push “Micro-Clinic” Model Into Egypt

    The Japanese development agency is stepping beyond traditional grants, joining VCs and corporate giants to finance the expansion of a Ghanaian "phygital" healthcare provider.

    Teranga Capital Targets West Africa’s ‘Frontier’ Markets With New DFI Backing

    The French DFI's guarantee aims to de-risk investments in West African SMEs as the Dakar-based firm looks to expand into Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau.

    Renewed Ties and Regulatory Reforms Open South African Doors to UK Fintechs

    A flurry of regulatory approvals for British heavyweights this week coincides with a major diplomatic push from Downing Street, signaling a new era for cross-border fintech in South Africa.

    I&P Secures $46.7m First Close for Third African Fund to Target the ‘Missing Middle’

    The veteran impact investor is targeting a $81.2m final close to back businesses in West Africa and Madagascar that are too big for microfinance but too small for traditional private equity.
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    Shoprite Joins South Africa’s Corporate Scramble for a Fintech Edge

    Standard Bank’s research found that eight out of 10 businesses in the informal sector are unregistered, making access to finance for expansion nearly impossible

    Strategy vs. Execution: The Critical Diagnostic Leaders Miss Before Pivoting

    Before business leaders throw out a strategy that is not delivering, they should ask a more uncomfortable question. James Hughes, a business coach at Grow, writes from Cape Town, South Africa.

    ANKA Splits B2B and Consumer Arms as New Owner Attempts Post-Insolvency Comeback

    Global Shop Group restores the Afrikrea consumer brand as it navigates parent company liquidation, founder exits, and a 537,000-user data leak.

    Swvl Lands Sawiris Family Backing in $13M Push for U.S. Expansion

    Cairo-born mobility group secures $13m from Sawiris family vehicle as it tries to convert a fragile turnaround into American growth.

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    Shoprite Joins South Africa’s Corporate Scramble for a Fintech Edge

    Standard Bank’s research found that eight out of 10 businesses in the informal sector are unregistered, making access to finance for expansion nearly impossible

    Strategy vs. Execution: The Critical Diagnostic Leaders Miss Before Pivoting

    Before business leaders throw out a strategy that is not delivering, they should ask a more uncomfortable question. James Hughes, a business coach at Grow, writes from Cape Town, South Africa.

    Kylian Mbappé-Backed Healthtech Unicorn Alan Makes First African Acquisition

    Tanel will be rebranded under the Alan name.

    Uber to Exit Nigeria After 12 Years Despite $100M Bet on Vehicle Financier Moove

    Silicon Valley ride-hailing giant winds down West African operations as macroeconomic pressures and state-backed competitors squeeze margins.