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    Telebirr’s Rivals Face a Steep Climb as Ethiopia Hikes Fintech Capital Rules

    Ethiopia’s mobile money market has boomed in the past three years, led by Telebirr — operated by the state-owned Ethio Telecom — which claims over 40 million users.

    Why France Became the Go-To HQ for Africa’s Francophone Founders

    France has quietly become a magnet for startups operating in West and Central Africa’s French-speaking economies.

    Done and Dusted: Tunisia Says No to Subcontracting — What’s Next for Tech Talent?

    To ensure compliance, the legislation introduces a series of sanctions targeting companies that breach the new rules.

    From Mail to Money: Nigeria’s Postal Service Takes on Remittance Startups

    “Sending money from Cameroon to Nigeria is harder than sending money from the U.S. to Nigeria.”
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    The Mauritius-based firm reports a 13.7x return on its fintech blueprint and is now pivoting capital into African sports and entertainment.

    US Defense Hawk 8VC Backs Terra Industries to Build the ‘Anduril of Africa’

    The startup aims to displace Chinese and European incumbents in the African security market with locally built, vertically integrated autonomous systems.

    Backed by New $23.1m, Egypt’s Valu Takes Its Distribution Playbook to EV Charging

    Still, EV penetration in Egypt remains limited.

    Dot Com Zambia’s IPO Caps a Lively Year for African Tech Listings

    The massive oversubscription in Morocco (Cash Plus) and the solid retail turnout in Zambia (DCZ) debunk the myth that African retail investors won’t buy tech.

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    Silverbacks Posts 13.7x Fintech Returns as It Pivots to Sports and Entertainment

    The Mauritius-based firm reports a 13.7x return on its fintech blueprint and is now pivoting capital into African sports and entertainment.

    US Defense Hawk 8VC Backs Terra Industries to Build the ‘Anduril of Africa’

    The startup aims to displace Chinese and European incumbents in the African security market with locally built, vertically integrated autonomous systems.

    In Memoriam: Nelly Chatue-Diop, the Crypto Pioneer Who Bridged Francophone Africa’s Financial Divide

    The founder of Ejara and board member of NFC Bank has died, leaving a void in a region attempting to reconcile traditional banking with Web3 innovation.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

    Here’s a closer look at the notable under-the-radar investment activity we’re tracking this month