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    Egyptian Fintech Startups Tap Brokerage Licences in Revenue Diversification Push

    A brokerage licence grants firms the authority to buy and sell securities on behalf of clients, act as intermediaries in financial markets, and charge commissions and fees.

    A New Era for African Tech Workers? Tunisia’s Latest Subcontracting Ban Sparks Debate

    Foreign tech firms desiring Tunisian tech workers under a subcontracting model will now have to tread with caution.

    A Label for Every Startup? Ivory Coast’s New Initiative Faces Hard Lessons from Tunisia

    But if past experiences in Africa’s Startup Act nations are any indication, startup founders may want to temper their enthusiasm.

    Following the Money: Why Africa VC Funds are Drawn to Offshore Havens

    The increasing trend of offshore domiciliation for Africa-focused VC funds is not a simplistic tale of villains and victims.
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    Still, EV penetration in Egypt remains limited.

    From Idea to Investable: The ‘Product-First’ Playbook Behind Africa’s ‘Toughest’ Fund

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    Still, EV penetration in Egypt remains limited.

    IFC Mulls $13M Equity Stake in Egyptian Grocery Leader Breadfast

    According to data from VNV Global, a key Swedish investor in the startup, Breadfast’s fair value rose by 31% in the first nine months of 2025.

    Morocco Brings In 500 Global and Renew Capital for New $70m Venture-Building Push

    The inclusion of Renew Capital and 500 Global suggests a tactical effort to fix one of the Moroccan market’s historical weak points: insularity.