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    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.

    New Remote Visa Regime in South Africa Is Finally Here

    “The regulations for a new points-based work visa and the remote working visa are now in place. This marks the beginning of an era where we leverage global talent while maximizing local benefits.”
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    While Nigeria saw the second-highest number of applicants to its Renew Venture Lab (350), it has no portfolio company there yet.

    With Gov’t Backing, Japan’s Musashi Charges East Africa’s E-Moto Boom

    Musashi, a global manufacturer with 36 sites worldwide, is known for differential assemblies and transmission gears for traditional and electric vehicles.

    The $100k Oversight: How Bad Offboarding Is Costing Startups a Fortune

    When an employee leaves an organisation, most leaders focus on succession, handovers, and HR paperwork. But behind the scenes, many holes may have been created.

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    Procter founded DigsConnect four years ago while she was an undergraduate student at the University of Cape Town..

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    While Nigeria saw the second-highest number of applicants to its Renew Venture Lab (350), it has no portfolio company there yet.

    Africa’s Payment Maze: Are New State-Backed Rails a Map or a Trap for Fintechs?

    In the last month alone, major economic blocs in East, Southern, and West Africa have launched ambitious interoperable platforms.

    How a Paper Fortune of $2.68m Vanished for a South African VC-Backed Fintech Founder

    Last year, TLcom Capital, together with Flourish Ventures, backed South African fintech LittleFish. However, that investment ended up in court, with one of LittleFish's founders fighting for his 'life' in the company post-deal.