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    Is It Back to ATMs? CBN’s New Policy Sends Mixed Signals to Nigerian Fintech Unicorns

    Whether the CBN’s latest gambit will tip the scales toward progress or provoke a backlash from agents and consumers alike is anyone’s guess.

    Ethiopia’s Parliament Greenlights Foreign Bank Entry

    The combined ownership by all foreign investors and foreign-owned Ethiopian entities cannot exceed 49% of a single bank’s total subscribed shares.

    A New Digital Tax Overhaul in Kenya Leaves More Questions Than Answers

    As Ruto’s ink of presidential assent dries, the path to enforcement reveals a story of lofty aspirations tempered by ambiguous complexities.

    Chinese EV Firms Summoned in South Africa Amid 150% Tax Rebate

    In 2023, South Africa’s automotive sector generated over 271 billion rand (US$20.4 billion) in exports, primarily to the European Union.
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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.

    Two Exits in Six Years: Dan Kleinbaum’s GTXN Acquired by Luno

    Deal gives the crypto exchange an owned settlement layer across developed–emerging market corridors - but proposed South African rules may restrict the very activity it enables.

    Cairo’s BPO Ecosystem Opens a New Front for Transatlantic Dealmaking

    While greenfield setups remain the main vehicle for corporate expansion in Egypt's tech export sector, cross-border M&A is emerging as an alternative for North American buyers seeking rapid scale.

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    The Hidden Costs of MNT-Halan’s Mass-Market Lending Model

    Although disputed claims represent less than 3.5% of lifetime originations, one lawsuit for every 15 active borrowers highlights the legal and administrative costs of enforcing unsecured loans in high-inflation markets.

    In Memoriam: Andrew Milne, the Kuunda Co-Founder Who Took Lending to Mobile Money Networks

    Between 2015 and 2017, he was chief operating officer of mobile money company Zoona.

    Finnfund Makes First African EV Bet with $11.2m Bisedge Debt Deal

    The transaction follows a $20 million equity investment in Bisedge from pan-African private equity firm Metier in May 2026

    Nigerian E-Mobility Startup MAX Extends Series B3 to $29M with Backing from Nithio

    The company reported in January 2026 that it had reached profitability in Nigeria, its largest and most complex market.