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    Egypt Approves First-Ever Fintech Startup for SME Financing

    The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) of Egypt has announced the approval of two significant...

    New Robo-advisors Rules in Egypt Open Opportunities for Digital Investment Startups

    The Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued Resolution №57 of 2024, establishing a clear framework for Robo-advisors in the Egyptian capital market. This presents a significant opportunity for Egyptian Fintech startups to develop and offer innovative Robo-advisor solutions.

    A National Startup Unit Now Up and Running in Egypt: Here’s What It Offers Startups

    Egypt has officially launched a startup new unit. The Entrepreneurship and Startup Companies Unit,...

    Digital Nomad Visa Now Gazetted in South Africa: Stay More Than Six Months, Register for Tax

    In a move designed to boost the economy, South Africa has finally gazetted a...
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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.