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    US Still Wants Foreign Startup Founders and VCs under Parole Visa, But at New Fees

    For venture capitalists or government funders looking to back such entrepreneurs, the minimum investment in startups within a five-year period will increase from $633,952 to $746,571.

    Stick to the Script: Nigeria’s SEC Rejects Unauthorized License Configurations by Fintechs

    At home, Risevest finds itself now, substantially, embroiled in controversy.

    Egypt Eases Small Deal Rules, But Big Investor Concerns Won’t Go Away

    This change effectively acknowledges that smaller transactions, previously subject to the same level of scrutiny as larger ones, were overburdening both regulators and investors.

    Rising Telco Tariffs, Shrinking Margins: The Startup Hustle in Nigeria Gets a New Twist

    The timing of this tariff hike could hardly be worse for ordinary Nigerians. Inflation soared to over 30% in 2024
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    With First-Mover REIT, Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Raises the Stakes in Egypt’s Proptech Race

    Egypt’s largest fintech, MNT-Halan, is making a significant play for the country’s real estate market.

    One Scandal a Year: Paystack CTO Suspension Spotlights Nigerian Tech’s Leadership Crisis

    The suspension of Ezra Olubi at Stripe-owned Paystack is the latest in a troubling series of founder-related crises, raising urgent questions about governance and trust in Africa's most-funded ecosystem.

    Lifestores CEO Steps Down as African Tech’s “Great Handover” Continues

    Andrew Garza’s transition from CEO at Lifestores Healthcare is the latest in a wave of founder successions at major African startups

    From Media Giant to Family Business: Meet the First Firms Tapping Nigeria’s Landmark $200M Cleantech Fund — Updated

    A mix of established mini-grid operators, a family-run business, and a media giant's new energy venture are among the first to receive funding to build hundreds of solar mini-grids across Nigeria.

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    With First-Mover REIT, Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Raises the Stakes in Egypt’s Proptech Race

    Egypt’s largest fintech, MNT-Halan, is making a significant play for the country’s real estate market.

    One Scandal a Year: Paystack CTO Suspension Spotlights Nigerian Tech’s Leadership Crisis

    The suspension of Ezra Olubi at Stripe-owned Paystack is the latest in a troubling series of founder-related crises, raising urgent questions about governance and trust in Africa's most-funded ecosystem.

    Fawry’s 20% AI-Written Code Shows African Tech’s Most Important Shift Yet

    As 2025 draws to an end, earnings reports from Jumia, Fawry, and Swvl reveal a new playbook. We analyzed the common themes and what they mean for the continent's tech future.

    How Fawry Outgrew Payments and Became Egypt’s Fintech Profit Machine

    These margins are exceptionally high for a fintech company, particularly in a market like Egypt.