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    JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

    The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

    Mineworkers-Backed Agritech Livestock Wealth Fined, Loses Licence in South Africa

    The outcome closes a long-running probe, but leaves unresolved concerns around delayed investor withdrawals.

    Africa Incorporated: Is It Time to Domesticate the Delaware Flip?

    EU Inc suggests that even Europe now recognises that legal fragmentation quietly kills ambition.

    Algeria’s ‘Forced Marriage’: Why Big Business is Suddenly Swiping Right on Startups

    Algeria’s new innovation tax puts startups on corporate balance sheets.
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    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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    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.