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    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.

    Kenya’s Ampersand Lands BII-led Round to Scale its E-motorbike Battery Network

    Investors pointed to the company’s strong performance metrics as a key driver for the deal.

    In Africa’s Food Delivery ‘Graveyard’, VCs See Signs of Life with Chowdeck’s $9M Round

    Investors are betting that Chowdeck’s combination of local market expertise and disciplined execution can succeed where others have struggled.
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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.

    From Cold Chain to Primary Care: Meet the 10 Startups Joining Cascador’s 2026 Cohort

    Growth-stage businesses spanning healthcare, energy and agriculture to receive tailored support and access to follow-on capital.