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    Licence Applications for Foreign Banks Now Open in Ethiopia

    Ethiopia's central bank has issued a long-anticipated directive that lays out the licensing framework for foreign banks and investors looking to tap into Africa’s second-most populous nation.

    TymeBank Is Now South Africa’s Third-Largest Bank — But Scaling Further May Cost More Than It Can Afford

    TymeBank is now South Africa’s third-largest bank by customer base, serving over 11 million South Africans . But a big trouble is looming.

    The Rulebook for Egypt’s Fintech Startups Has Changed. Here’s How to Get Licensed

    Existing fintech startups must apply for a license within 12 months.

    A Cap on Power: Nigeria Draws the Line on Founders Clinging to the CEO Seat

    The implications are clear. Founders can no longer assume indefinite stewardship of the entities they birthed.
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    The 2025 Angel Map: Who’s Investing Where, from M Empire in Cairo to MAX Founders in Lagos

    A 2025 analysis reveals over $50M in angel-backed deals as organized networks professionalize to fill the pre-seed void, but a total lack of exits poses a long-term threat.

    TymeBank Names CCO Cheslyn Jacobs as New CEO Ahead of IPO Push

    Karl Westvig, who oversaw the fintech’s unicorn valuation, will move to an advisory role as the 11m-customer bank preps for a 2028 NYSE listing.

    Proptech-as-a-Bank: Inside Nawy’s Oversubscribed Mortgage Fund Sold Out in Ten Days

    “This fund proves that when innovation meets experience and a bold regulator, new opportunities emerge.”

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