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    A Sigh of Relief for Kenyan EV Founders as Long-Awaited Policy Lands

    The timing of this “milestone” is bittersweet.

    The Furniture Fight That Broke South African M&A: Why Rivals Now Have Front-Row Seats at the Deal Table

    While this case is about furniture, the ripples will be felt by every tech unicorn, telco, and bank looking to consolidate in South Africa.

    A $50M Fund Without Rules and a Law Without Passage: Ghana’s Startup Policy Paradox

    In October 2025, during the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, President Mahama stood before a phalanx of cameras to unveil the Fintech Growth Fund.

    “Frictionless” No More: Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Turn Delaware Flips into Million-Dollar Liabilities

    Under Nigeria’s sweeping Tax Reform Acts, what was once a simple paperwork exercise has become a high-stakes tax event that can trigger massive liabilities before a single dollar of new investment reaches the bank.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    How an Inside Job Gutted South Africa’s Leading Adtech Firm in 72 Hours

    On the morning of November 25, 2025, executives at Media Host (Pty) Ltd opened an email that would unravel 14 years of business in a matter of days.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

    Profits in the Gulf, Compliance Headaches at Nasdaq: The $35m Race to Save Swvl’s Ticker

    Despite the operational turnaround, Swvl is still fighting for its life on the public markets.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    How an Inside Job Gutted South Africa’s Leading Adtech Firm in 72 Hours

    On the morning of November 25, 2025, executives at Media Host (Pty) Ltd opened an email that would unravel 14 years of business in a matter of days.

    Nigerian Tech Is Missing the $1bn Local Debt Party

    While 'Old Economy' giants raised a record ₦1.6tn ($1.12bn) in short-term debt in 2025, Nigeria's tech ecosystem was noticeably absent.

    Egypt’s Government Hands Over Its National Startup Map to the Private Sector

    Data transparency has long been a sticking point in MENA tech. Valuation numbers are often hushed, and funding rounds can be opaque.