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    Delivery Wars Turn Ugly: Glovo’s Mounting Troubles in Moroccan Court

    For Glovo, which insists it is cooperating fully and remains committed to transparency, this latest development is a reputational headache layered on top of an already complex operating environment.

    Time to Meter Kenya’s Internet — or Not?

    To access WhatsApp, Instagram, or LinkedIn, users — both new and existing — would need to verify their age using Kenya’s national ID system.

    AI First, Fintech Later — BCEAO Governors Mum as Millions Lose Account Access

    Over 90% of fintech companies operating in Senegal alone saw their services suspended for not having secured required licenses.

    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.
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    Helios Investment Partners Reaches $250m Second Close for African Climate Fund

    The funding gap for African climate initiatives is vast: currently, public finance covers only 10% of the continent’s requirements. To help bridge this divide, London-headquartered Helios Investment Partners has secured a second close for its Helios Climate Fund, bringing total commitments to approximately $250m. The...

    Inside Lesaka’s Struggle to Make African Fintech Consolidation Pay

    The Johannesburg payments company has spent $80m acquiring competitors. Six months of data show why buying scale in African fintech doesn't guarantee profitability.

    Egyptian Logistics Startup Bosta Eyes $170M IPO on Local Exchange

    Bosta, the Cairo-based logistics startup that has become ubiquitous on Egyptian streets, may soon be delivering its own shares to the public market.

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    Helios Investment Partners Reaches $250m Second Close for African Climate Fund

    The funding gap for African climate initiatives is vast: currently, public finance covers only...

    Inside Lesaka’s Struggle to Make African Fintech Consolidation Pay

    The Johannesburg payments company has spent $80m acquiring competitors. Six months of data show why buying scale in African fintech doesn't guarantee profitability.

    ‘Don’t Wait for a Cash Crunch’: The $70M Debt Playbook from Lula’s Trevor Gosling

    In 2025, African tech reached a tipping point. For the first time, debt financing across the continent’s startup ecosystem surpassed the $1 billion mark.

    Nomba’s Canadian Play: Why Nigerian Fintechs are Buying Their Way Out of the Naira Trap

    By investing $2 million into the acquired entity, Nomba is building a direct pipeline between the Canadian Dollar (CAD) and African currencies