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    South African Solar Startups in Limbo Amid Government Crackdown on Unregistered Installations

    To stay afloat, local solar startups are taking matters into their own hands, but the government seems determined to block their progress.

    Journey to Exit: Key Lessons African Series C Companies Must Learn

    Building an African startup through different stages of growth can be tough, but insights from those who have been there and done it could be the much-needed guide.

    A Band-Aid for Broken Infrastructure: Uganda’s Tax Holiday for Startups

    With 78% of its population under 35 and youth unemployment persistently high, necessity has become the mother of startups.

    Ghana’s Fintechs Exhale as ‘Nuisance Taxes’ Finally Take Their Leave

    In 2023 alone, the e-levy generated GHS 1.19 billion (roughly $129 million), exceeding its target of GHS 1.11 billion.
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    Ziidi Trader: Safaricom Captures Half of Kenya’s First Major IPO in 20 Years

    The Kenyan government’s sale of a 65% stake in KPC raised 106.3 billion Kenyan shillings ($823.1m).

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    The Riyadh-Cairo Pipeline: Saudi’s VMS Lands in Egypt to Hunt for Seed+ Scaleups

    Founders looking to join the first cohort have a narrow window to apply.

    International Investors Pour Into Morocco One Year After $1.9B Fund Launch

    A government-backed investment programme, a reformed foreign exchange framework, and a doubling of institutional deal activity are converging to reshape Morocco's startup landscape.