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    MTN’s Fintech Arm Is Growing Faster Than Data

    In Africa, the largest telecom company is reporting that its fintech arm is outperforming its data segment—should this be a cause for concern?

    TLcom’s $5M Pre-Seed Fund Hits Halfway Mark in Its Search for Africa’s Next Unicorns

    The top VC firm plans to make up to ten more pre-seed investments from the TAPSI fund before the end of 2026.

    Tingo’s Nigerian Auditor Hit with $200K Fine and US Ban for ‘Aiding Fraud’

    According to a final judgment entered in a New York federal court on August 11, 2025, Oyebola and his firm played a crucial role in deceiving investors.

    Nedbank Acquires South African Fintech iKhokha for $92.4M in a Win for Non-Technical Founders

    iKhokha’s success story is notable as it challenges the archetype of the developer-led tech startup.
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    Consortium of DFIs and Philanthropies Backs $176M Africa Clean Energy Platform

    Capital will flow into distributed renewable energy companies.

    Africa’s Electric Mobility Pioneers Turn to Operators in Race for Profitability

    The sector has attracted unprecedented capital.

    Fintech Margins Under Pressure as Pan-African Payments Race Reaches Ghana

    Ghana's fintech sector has attracted intensifying interest from both regional and international players.

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    Consortium of DFIs and Philanthropies Backs $176M Africa Clean Energy Platform

    Capital will flow into distributed renewable energy companies.

    Victoria’s Surprise Rise Into Africa’s Startup Top Five Raises Awkward Questions About Ecosystem Rankings

    Sub-Saharan Africa’s showing in GSER 2026 is already the weakest of any region covered.

    Swvl Eyes UK and US Launches as Q1 Losses Shrink to $174K

    The Nasdaq-listed company, which started life in Cairo as a bus-booking app before pivoting into enterprise software, posted Q1 2026 revenue of $8.24m.