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    Foreigners Can Now Open Bank Accounts in Egypt, Says Central Bank

    The CBE received complaints from foreign clients regarding difficulties in opening accounts, hindering their ability to access essential banking services.

    Why South African Banks Will Block Digital Transfers to Namibia, Eswatini, and Lesotho Next Month

    This decision, while intended to curb financial crime, will disrupt the seamless flow of funds that has long characterized the region.

    Egypt’s Regulator Extends Deadline for Non-Banking Finance Companies to Increase Capital

    The FRA’s regulatory framework mandates that the issued and paid-up capital for the specified non-banking finance companies should not be less than EGP 75 million (approximately USD 1.5 million) or its equivalent in foreign currencies, based on the exchange rate set by the Central Bank of Egypt

    WhatsApp Faces Nigeria Exit Over $220 Million Fine, Amidst Low African Revenue

    Globally, Meta generated $75.5 million in revenue during the same period, with the remaining $8.4 million coming from regions outside of North America and Europe, including Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.
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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.