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    Inside Algeria’s Startup Labelling System: Over 2,300 Now Labeled Four Years Later

    The advantages of obtaining the startup label extend far beyond mere recognition. Labelled startups enjoy a suite of benefits designed to accelerate their growth and sustainability

    New US Parole Program Offers 5-Year Visa to African Startups with $260K+ Raised

    To qualify, entrepreneur must have a significant ownership stake (at least 10%) in a U.S.-based startup that was formed within the last five years.

    Algeria Unveils 30% Tax Cut for Companies Backing Startup Ventures

    Companies investing in labelled startups can deduct up to 30% of their income or profits, with a ceiling of 200 million Algerian dinars (approx. USD$1.5 million)

    Heritage Bank Collapse: Nigerian Fintechs Scramble for Customer Trust, NDIC Safety Net Leaves Some Exposed

    In the wake of the Heritage Bank crisis, fintechs are grappling with the challenge of rebuilding customer trust. While those covered by the NDIC can leverage this as a selling point, others must find alternative ways to demonstrate their commitment to financial security.
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    The Hidden Limits of Flutterwave’s ‘New’ Bank

    Flutterwave has secured a microfinance bank license - but the entity it acquired raises questions about the strategic scope the company can immediately pursue.

    Egyptian Covid-Era Biotech Reme-D Lands New Backing to Tackle Africa’s Diagnostic Crisis

    The Cairo-based startup will use the investment to scale its cold-chain-independent PCR testing kits across Africa and the Middle East.

    SafeBoda Pivots to Corporate Clients as Kampala’s Regulatory Crackdown Threatens Its Ride-Hailing Core

    This latest pivot suggests the company may be approaching the limits of its ability to absorb sustained regulatory pressure.

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    The Hidden Limits of Flutterwave’s ‘New’ Bank

    Flutterwave has secured a microfinance bank license - but the entity it acquired raises questions about the strategic scope the company can immediately pursue.

    Egyptian Covid-Era Biotech Reme-D Lands New Backing to Tackle Africa’s Diagnostic Crisis

    The Cairo-based startup will use the investment to scale its cold-chain-independent PCR testing kits across Africa and the Middle East.

    Optasia’s Growth Is Coming From Where Few Investors Are Looking

    The Dubai-headquartered lending platform's most revealing growth story is not in Africa's largest markets.

    BCEAO Sets Hard Deadline for Fintechs Stalling on West Africa’s Interoperable Payments Network

    The mandate, announced this week, forces a reckoning for the region’s largest fintechs and telecom operators.