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    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.”

    Egypt Regulator Introduces New Merger Rules After MaxAB-Wasoko Deal

    Under the updated rules, companies must now seek the FRA’s approval if their mergers or acquisitions result in controlling more than 10% of the market.

    How (Not) to Evade Tax as a Foreign Startup in Kenya

    If you want to take away some lessons from these examples, here’s what you should avoid if you want to keep Kenya’s tax authorities at bay.
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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    Jumia Hits Positive Working Capital: The Most Important Chart in African Tech

    The real story lies in what Jumia has chosen to destroy.

    When a Multilateral Bank Goes Seed-Stage: Afreximbank’s Startup Gamble

    This accelerator is not a standalone experiment; it is the logical progression of a more aggressive investment strategy.

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    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month.

    The Funding Desert: Why Algerian Startups Are Being Pushed Toward the Public Markets

    In a country where traditional funding channels remain limited, Algerian entrepreneurs are testing whether public markets can fuel innovation - but the path forward is far from certain

    The Graduation Gap: Mapping Africa’s Current High-Liquidity Post-Seed Corridors

    Approximately 5% to 21% of African seed-stage startups successfully secure Series A funding, significantly lower than the global average of roughly 33%.

    Zambian Neobank Lupiya Raises $11.2m Series A to Expand Across Southern Africa

    Founded in 2016, Lupiya operates as a digital-first financial services provider targeting Zambia’s unbanked and underbanked populations.