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    How Not to Run a Fintech in Ethiopia — Lessons from SunPay Solutions’ License Revocation

    SunPay’s downfall wasn’t just about regulatory negligence. The company’s handling of day-to-day business affairs also left much to be desired.

    The Costly Mistakes of Registering African Startups Overseas

    In practice, many African founders discover that access to these services is not guaranteed.

    Identity Theft on Wheels: How Bolt’s $120K Lesson in Ghana Could Change the Ride-Hailing Game in Africa

    The audit will comb through Bolt’s systems up until March 2024, with the possibility of expansion to other ride-hailing apps operating in the country.

    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.
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    Amazon Takes 3.95% Stake as Egyptian Fintech ValU Begins Trading on EGX

    The deal reflects Amazon’s execution of a right first agreed in May 2022, when the U.S. tech giant secured an option to buy $10 million worth of global depositary receipts convertible into equity in ValU — contingent on a qualified offering event, such as today’s listing.

    Kenyan Cookstove Startup Burn Manufacturing Gets $80M to Scale Across Zambia, DRC and Mozambique

    “This ‘first-of-its-kind’ investment will allow us to provide significant subsidies to customers in exchange for the future value of carbon credits."

    Nigerian B2B E-Commerce Startup Sabi Cuts 20% of Workforce in Major Restructuring Push

    In an official statement, Sabi framed the layoffs as a difficult but necessary step to align with its long-term strategy.

    From 15k to 700k: Cameroon’s FindMe Rides New Bank Deal to Scale Digital Addressing

    Despite the proliferation of fintech, e-commerce, and logistics platforms across Africa, a lack of formal addresses remains a blind spot in infrastructure.

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    Amazon Takes 3.95% Stake as Egyptian Fintech ValU Begins Trading on EGX

    The deal reflects Amazon’s execution of a right first agreed in May 2022, when the U.S. tech giant secured an option to buy $10 million worth of global depositary receipts convertible into equity in ValU — contingent on a qualified offering event, such as today’s listing.

    Kenyan Cookstove Startup Burn Manufacturing Gets $80M to Scale Across Zambia, DRC and Mozambique

    “This ‘first-of-its-kind’ investment will allow us to provide significant subsidies to customers in exchange for the future value of carbon credits."

    As Rivals Collapse, Nigeria’s Chowdeck Bets on Owning the Restaurant with Mira Acquisition

    The timing of Chowdeck’s vertical expansion is notable.