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Eskom’s Monopoly Gets a Reprieve as South Africa Stalls Energy Trading, Millions in Limbo

Venture-backed startups and institutional investors have collectively poured millions into the “energy middle-man” economy.

March 26, 2026

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Time to Talk Tech Startups in Angola? Luanda Passes Bill for Ecosystem Running on 2% Funding

Angola has officially decided what a startup is. Now, it just needs to fund some.

March 23, 2026

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‘Asking Nicely Doesn’t Work’: The Startup-Led Coup Against Morocco’s 100-Year-Old Postal Rule

For years, operating an e-commerce delivery startup in Morocco required a rather unorthodox business strategy: shipping sand.

March 18, 2026

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DICON’s Open-Door Policy Complicates Life for Nigeria’s Defence Tech Startups

Since the Act came into force, DICON has pursued a pattern of institutional openness — one that has generated a succession of MoUs and, with them, structural questions.

March 17, 2026

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Consortium of DFIs and Philanthropies Backs $176M Africa Clean Energy Platform

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63% of South Africa’s Franchise Brands Are Stuck Under 30 Stores. Here’s Why Opening More Isn’t the Fix

By Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member

June 18, 2026

Africa’s Electric Mobility Pioneers Turn to Operators in Race for Profitability

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June 12, 2026

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June 11, 2026

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Consortium of DFIs and Philanthropies Backs $176M Africa Clean Energy Platform

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63% of South Africa’s Franchise Brands Are Stuck Under 30 Stores. Here’s Why Opening More Isn’t the Fix

By Larry Hodes, CEO Grow Franchising & FASA Board Member

June 18, 2026

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Victoria’s Surprise Rise Into Africa’s Startup Top Five Raises Awkward Questions About Ecosystem Rankings

Sub-Saharan Africa’s showing in GSER 2026 is already the weakest of any region covered.

June 17, 2026

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Swvl Eyes UK and US Launches as Q1 Losses Shrink to $174K

The Nasdaq-listed company, which started life in Cairo as a bus-booking app before pivoting into enterprise software, posted Q1 2026 revenue of $8.24m.

June 16, 2026

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