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    ‘WhatsApp Has Different Privacy Terms: One for Europe, Another for Africa’ — Regulatory Heat in Africa Intensifies

    Under POPIA, companies found to have breached data protection rules face severe penalties, including fines of up to R10 million (roughly $550,000) or prison sentences of up to 10 years.

    Nigeria’s Field Intelligence Lands $11M to Digitally Power, Network and Finance Healthcare Systems

    The new maternal health initiative builds on Field’s broader capabilities. Since its inception in 2015, the company has facilitated over 800 million health interventions across more than 60 therapeutic areas.

    Goodwell Investments Eyes Exit from Nigeria’s Paga After 13 Years

    Paga was one of the first in Nigeria to offer a mobile wallet solution at scale, allowing independent agents to help users deposit and withdraw money via their phones.

    Startup Act: Inside the New Startup Labelling System in Benin Republic

    Startups seeking the startup label must submit their applications online to the Technical Labelling Committee.
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    South African Biotech Immobazyme Raises $2.9m to Localize Biologics Manufacturing

    The University of Stellenbosch spinoff is building a new facility in Cape Town to tackle Africa's reliance on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients.

    South African Agritech SwiftVEE Raises $10m to Bring Fintech to Livestock Trading

    The platform wants to do more than just digitise auctions - it wants to layer financial services onto the $100m in livestock it trades annually.

    Five African Women-Led Startups Win Naspers Backing — a First for the Embattled Investor

    After shuttering its R1.4bn venture fund amid criticism over diversity, the South African tech giant is betting on female founders with equity-free grants

    Rethinking Urban Work: Why the 15-Minute City Matters

    As CEO of Workshop17, Paul Keursten has observed how the geography of work affects business performance and quality of life. Here, he shares his lessons.

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    South African Biotech Immobazyme Raises $2.9m to Localize Biologics Manufacturing

    The University of Stellenbosch spinoff is building a new facility in Cape Town to tackle Africa's reliance on imported active pharmaceutical ingredients.

    South African Agritech SwiftVEE Raises $10m to Bring Fintech to Livestock Trading

    The platform wants to do more than just digitise auctions - it wants to layer financial services onto the $100m in livestock it trades annually.

    Egypt Makes Remote Tech Talent Exports Tax-Free — And Multinationals Are Lining Up

    Egypt’s tax clarification removes a genuine barrier for service exporters.

    DFIs and European Funds Keep Africa’s 2025 Rebound on Track in November Despite Cooling VC Flows

    With one month remaining in 2025, the African tech ecosystem has firmly rebounded from the lows of 2024.