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    Egypt Eases Small Deal Rules, But Big Investor Concerns Won’t Go Away

    This change effectively acknowledges that smaller transactions, previously subject to the same level of scrutiny as larger ones, were overburdening both regulators and investors.

    Rising Telco Tariffs, Shrinking Margins: The Startup Hustle in Nigeria Gets a New Twist

    The timing of this tariff hike could hardly be worse for ordinary Nigerians. Inflation soared to over 30% in 2024

    Local Scores to Settle: Glovo Faces Rising Heat from Rival in Morocco

    The inquiry is not limited to Glovo’s market conduct.

    Eyes on Crypto: Kenya Pushes for Stricter Law After Worldcoin Fallout — Here’s What It Says

    The policy acknowledges the potential for Virtual Assets to destabilize Kenya's broader financial system.
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    The startup is headquartered with an international outlook, serving Egyptian expatriates across the U.S., Europe, and the Gulf, while also targeting business .

    Kenya’s Poa Internet Lands $4m to Bridge Urban Digital Divide

    Founded in 2015, Poa Internet has carved out a niche by specifically targeting low and middle-income neighbourhoods often overlooked by larger telcos like Safaricom and Zuku.

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    South Africa's once-sleepy interbank utility has a new name and a powerful new part-owner in the central bank. The mission? To finally drag the nation away from cash.