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    Egypt Tightens Grip on Fintech Firms Raising Funds through Securitization

    For fintech companies in Egypt already deep into securitization, this new circular means more paperwork — and fast.

    Digital Banks Wanted in Eswatini, Urgent Applications Required

    The CBE’s decision to prioritize digital banks stems from several challenges in the country’s traditional banking sector.

    Will JPMorgan Chase’s African Regional Offices Assist African Startup Banking Needs?

    African startups have also faced varying treatment when banking with global institutions.

    Tunisia 2025 Budget: Zero Tax on Startup Investments, but Can Founders Bank on It?

    The budget proposal also addresses Tunisia’s energy transition, lowering customs duties on imported solar panels from 30% to 10%
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    Since 2022, the partnership has put 380 founders from 197 startups through its seed and scale-up programs.

    Dot Com Zambia’s IPO Caps a Lively Year for African Tech Listings

    The massive oversubscription in Morocco (Cash Plus) and the solid retail turnout in Zambia (DCZ) debunk the myth that African retail investors won’t buy tech.

    From Idea to Investable: The ‘Product-First’ Playbook Behind Africa’s ‘Toughest’ Fund

    With an acceptance rate of just 0.1%, the fund is deliberately designed to filter aggressively for ideas that can survive real-world scrutiny before capital ever becomes the differentiator.

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    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Egypt’s Follow-on Formula: Inside the $54m Venture Engine Built by 500 Global and the State

    Since 2022, the partnership has put 380 founders from 197 startups through its seed and scale-up programs.

    The Anti-Herd: 12 Deals That Defied Africa’s Tech Funding Playbook in 2025

    In a year when "following the herd" described most African venture activity, these outlier deals stand out for actually taking risk. Which is, theoretically, what venture capital is supposed to do.

    Congo’s €1m “Slow-Build” VC Fund Aims to Defy Central Africa’s Startup Odds

    The centerpiece of the initiative is a 24-month incubation and acceleration program starting in 2026.