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    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.

    From Regulation to Surveillance: How Nigeria’s New Investment Act Gives Govt Unchecked Access to Tech Firms’ Data — And More

    From P2P lending to crypto to fintech and algorithms, the government is now interested in everything in tech.
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