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    South African Startups Get UK-Backed Path to JSE Listing in New Investment Push

    London-based support aims to fix the "exit gap" for local tech, alongside R500m in projected private finance for SMEs.

    South African Insect Protein Startup Inseco Shuts Down After Raising $5.3M — ‘We Made Some Bad Hires’

    "The most important lesson I've learned is that success isn't just about technology. It's about timing, resilience and a healthy dose of luck."

    Is This the End of Big Tech’s ‘Copy-Paste’ Legal Strategy in Africa?

    This outcome is being seen as a watershed moment.

    Uber and Bolt Are Now Public Transport in South Africa. Here’s What Changes

    Under the amended act, ride-hailing companies face strict new compliance measures.
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    The deal continues a broader trend of Nigerian VCs backing foreign startups or local companies with continental ambitions, as Nigeria’s economy faces mounting macroeconomic challenges.

    From Payments to Credit: Fawry’s Next Act Is Lending

    Egypt's dominant fintech nearly doubled its profits in 2025.

    Western Union and Cassava’s Sasai Target South Africa’s $1bn Outbound Remittance Market

    While the narrative around African remittances often focuses on inflows from Europe and the US, South Africa presents a lucrative inverse opportunity.

    SolarAfrica Buys Out Its Own Backer in $39m Secondary

    The CESA buyout comes as SolarAfrica is simultaneously executing a broader transition in its business model 

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    The deal continues a broader trend of Nigerian VCs backing foreign startups or local companies with continental ambitions, as Nigeria’s economy faces mounting macroeconomic challenges.

    From Payments to Credit: Fawry’s Next Act Is Lending

    Egypt's dominant fintech nearly doubled its profits in 2025.

    FMO Backs Persistent’s Bid to Build Africa’s Climate Tech Pipeline

    The VB Facility will deliver pre- and post-investment support to startups operating in sectors including distributed solar, energy efficiency, electric mobility, agritech and circular economy solutions.

    From iROKOtv to Showmax: Is the ‘Netflix of Africa’ Dream Officially Dead?

    As Showmax begins its shutdown in the wake of a capital-intensive global streaming war, it joins a long list of well-funded, ambitious local platforms...