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    Who Can Afford Ethiopia’s $38.5 Million Foreign Banking Price Tag?

    While these fees are modest compared to capital requirements, they add to the cumulative cost of market entry.

    The “Zap” Clash: Lessons in Trademark Due Diligence for African Startups

    Whether you’re a fintech in Lagos, an e-commerce platform in Cairo, or a SaaS company in Cape Town, understanding these key trademark rules could mean the difference between scaling smoothly and facing a legal roadblock.

    From Barbados to Ban: Nigeria’s Solar Ambitions Face a Homemade Hurdle

    "Every potential ban in Nigeria has often begun with an intention."
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    Still, EV penetration in Egypt remains limited.

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