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    The “Zap” Clash: Lessons in Trademark Due Diligence for African Startups

    Whether you’re a fintech in Lagos, an e-commerce platform in Cairo, or a SaaS company in Cape Town, understanding these key trademark rules could mean the difference between scaling smoothly and facing a legal roadblock.

    From Barbados to Ban: Nigeria’s Solar Ambitions Face a Homemade Hurdle

    "Every potential ban in Nigeria has often begun with an intention."

    From Free to Fees: Egyptians Outraged as ‘Non-Profit’ Central Bank Turns Popular InstaPay Into a Profit Machine

    InstaPay, launched in April 2022 by the Egyptian Banks Company (EBC), the technological arm of the Central Bank of Egypt (CBE), quickly gained traction, amassing a user base of 12 million by the end of 2024.
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    The non‑banking financial services sector has seen increasing backing from regulatory bodies as part of efforts to accelerate digital inclusion.

    Four Startups, One Lead Investor: Inside Atlantica’s African AI Infrastructure Thesis

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    It will invest from Seed through Series A and retain capacity to provide follow-on funding to its strongest-performing companies.

    Egyptian Fintech Unicorn MNT-Halan Files for Cairo Stock Market Listing

    The non‑banking financial services sector has seen increasing backing from regulatory bodies as part of efforts to accelerate digital inclusion.

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    Egypt’s Fintechs’ Next Growth Market

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