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    Cassava’s AI Factory: A Step Toward Africa’s AI Independence?

    The term “AI factory,” a prominent buzzword at NVIDIA’s recent GTC conference, encapsulates a vision of industrializing the creation of intelligent systems at scale.

    From Ride Wars to Investment Wars: Global Ride-Hailing Giants’ New African Strategy — ‘It’s About Diversifying’

    The fight for the African commuter is no longer solely about offering the cheapest or fastest ride.

    Egyptian Fintech Firm ValU Gears Up for IPO After Board Approval

    ValU has gained significant traction with its BNPL platform, enabling millions of consumers to make purchases and pay for them in installments.

    ‘New Funding Rounds Currently the Most Common Exit Strategy in Africa’ — Goodwell on Two Decades of Investment Lesson

    "Our most exited region to date is West Africa, where we have completed four exits."
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    Moniepoint Posts First UK Profit as Group Recharges Drive Revenue to £18m

    The Nigerian fintech’s London subsidiary reported a £2.1m profit in 2025, but a £1.6m deferred tax credit did much of the work.

    Swvl Posts 123% Net Dollar Retention as Enterprise Bet Pays Off

    Dubai-based mobility group reports 59% revenue growth but remains lossmaking and cash-burning, with an August fundraising set to roughly double its share count

    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

    Is Talent Export the New Impact Thesis? Daniel Yu’s $100M Fund Makes Its First Bet

    Move signals fund's focus on labour migration as a pathway out of poverty.

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    Moniepoint Posts First UK Profit as Group Recharges Drive Revenue to £18m

    The Nigerian fintech’s London subsidiary reported a £2.1m profit in 2025, but a £1.6m deferred tax credit did much of the work.

    Swvl Posts 123% Net Dollar Retention as Enterprise Bet Pays Off

    Dubai-based mobility group reports 59% revenue growth but remains lossmaking and cash-burning, with an August fundraising set to roughly double its share count

    London’s Lendable Picks Kenya’s Watu for First Check From $200m Climate Fund

    Watu, a Kenyan asset-financing company that provides lease-to-own motorcycles and smartphones across Africa and...

    Uber and Jumia Alumni Close Moroccan Agritech YoLa Fresh After Failing to Secure Series A

    Less than three years after launch, Moroccan agritech standout YoLa Fresh has ceased operations after failing to secure Series A follow-on funding.