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    Nigeria’s Allegedly ‘Forged’ Tax Laws, Growing Uncertainty — and What Comes Next for Tech Workers

    The timing could hardly be worse. Nigeria’s tech sector, once Africa’s most dynamic, is in freefall.

    Egyptian Fintechs Pivot to Real Estate Funds as Inflation Bites

    The move comes after the Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) approved a raft of new licenses for digital real estate investment funds (REIFs).

    End of the Road for Banxso Executives: South Africa’s Fintech Dream Turns Into a $118M Nightmare

    Banxso (Pty) Ltd once styled itself as a high-tech gateway for everyday South Africans to trade global markets with ease.

    Egypt Mandates State Insurance Funds to Pump Cash Into Local Equities

    The Egyptian Exchange will soon be awash with cash from unusual corridors.
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    A regulatory clampdown has turned existing consumer finance licences into scarce commodities, sparking a rush of high-stakes deals across Cairo.

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    Former NBCUniversal exec is ditching Hollywood to back African mediatech

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