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    Rebranding Gone Wrong: The Name Game That Keeps Hurting African Startups

    While this might have seemed like a practical decision, observers couldn’t help but wonder if this was an avoidable mistake.

    MTN Fintech Unit’s Latest Board Shake-Up: A Sign of IPO Ambitions?

    “These appointments align with the focus of accelerating growth, completing the structural separations, and bringing in value-adding strategic partners into the shareholder bases of these businesses over the medium-term.”

    From Startup Founder to Prosus and Naspers CEO: Brazil’s Fabricio Bloisi Believes ‘Acting Fast’ is the New Deal

    Prosus N.V. (AEX: PRX) announced today that the Boards of Prosus and Naspers have...

    Millions in Funding Not Enough: Kenyan Agritech Startup iProcure Under Administration

    iProcure, an agritech startup that garnered significant attention after securing millions in funding, finds...
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    Nigeria’s Medsaf Quietly Shut Down in 2024 After Raising $2M to Digitise the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

    Medsaf’s Delaware corporation is still undergoing formal wind-down procedures, while its Nigerian entity remains dormant.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

    The Egyptian Bond Wagon Is Rolling — and Fawry Is the Latest Fintech to Climb Aboard

    The Egyptian fintech sector is witnessing a surge in debt financing as major players turn to securitization and bond issuances to fuel growth. The latest to join the trend is Fawry, the country’s leading digital payments company, whose subsidiary Fawry for Micro, Small, and...

    Algeria’s First Startup IPO Pays Off with Dividends for Early Believers Six Months After

    For investors who took a chance on a little-known startup just two years ago, it’s also a tangible return.

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    Nigeria’s Medsaf Quietly Shut Down in 2024 After Raising $2M to Digitise the Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

    Medsaf’s Delaware corporation is still undergoing formal wind-down procedures, while its Nigerian entity remains dormant.

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    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this week.

    West Africa’s Central Bank, BCEAO, Extends Fintech Licensing Deadline Amid Industry Pressure

    Launch Base Africa describes the development as one of the most closely followed issues on its platform in the region during the month of May.

    AfricInvest Ends Multi-Year Bet on Egyptian Fintech MDP

    The company, co-founded and led by Ahmed Nafie, offers an end-to-end digital payment infrastructure solution across Africa and the Middle East.