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    A Sigh of Relief for Kenyan EV Founders as Long-Awaited Policy Lands

    The timing of this “milestone” is bittersweet.

    The Furniture Fight That Broke South African M&A: Why Rivals Now Have Front-Row Seats at the Deal Table

    While this case is about furniture, the ripples will be felt by every tech unicorn, telco, and bank looking to consolidate in South Africa.

    A $50M Fund Without Rules and a Law Without Passage: Ghana’s Startup Policy Paradox

    In October 2025, during the National Cyber Security Awareness Month, President Mahama stood before a phalanx of cameras to unveil the Fintech Growth Fund.

    “Frictionless” No More: Nigeria’s Tax Reforms Turn Delaware Flips into Million-Dollar Liabilities

    Under Nigeria’s sweeping Tax Reform Acts, what was once a simple paperwork exercise has become a high-stakes tax event that can trigger massive liabilities before a single dollar of new investment reaches the bank.
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    Healthleap Secures $38M to Scale AI That Flags Overlooked Hospital Conditions

    South African-founded start-up's technology mines clinical notes for signs of malnutrition and delirium, betting that earlier detection can cut costs and improve outcomes

    EBRD Backs Nigerian Grid-Tech Startup Beacon Power Services in $20.9m Push

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

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