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    Effective Immediately: Free Internet for 18–25 Year Olds in Mauritius, Courtesy of Telecom Leader Emtel

    The offer is available on both prepaid and postpaid plans. Young people registered with the Mauritius Revenue Authority (MRA) will automatically receive 30 days of unlimited internet access (capped at 6GB per day) each month.

    Ethiopia Launches First-Ever Regulatory Sandbox to Boost Fintech Startups

    The application window for the first cohort of the Regulatory Sandbox is now open and will close on September 30, 2024. You have 30 days to submit your application.

    MTN Fintech Unit’s Latest Board Shake-Up: A Sign of IPO Ambitions?

    “These appointments align with the focus of accelerating growth, completing the structural separations, and bringing in value-adding strategic partners into the shareholder bases of these businesses over the medium-term.”

    Nigeria Grants First Crypto Exchange License to Quidax

    The SEC’s licensing follows a comprehensive amendment to its rules in June 2023, which addressed digital asset issuance, offering platforms, exchange, and custody.
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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.