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    Egypt Tightens Grip on Fintech Firms Raising Funds through Securitization

    For fintech companies in Egypt already deep into securitization, this new circular means more paperwork — and fast.

    Digital Banks Wanted in Eswatini, Urgent Applications Required

    The CBE’s decision to prioritize digital banks stems from several challenges in the country’s traditional banking sector.

    Will JPMorgan Chase’s African Regional Offices Assist African Startup Banking Needs?

    African startups have also faced varying treatment when banking with global institutions.

    Tunisia 2025 Budget: Zero Tax on Startup Investments, but Can Founders Bank on It?

    The budget proposal also addresses Tunisia’s energy transition, lowering customs duties on imported solar panels from 30% to 10%
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    Netcare’s initial 55.88% stake grants it immediate control over Quro’s board.

    Local Capital First: Why SA’s R4.6bn Startup Buyout Spree Is Reshaping Africa’s Startup Exit Playbook

    South Africa’s R4.6 billion buyout spree demonstrates that domestic exit markets can flourish in Africa when specific conditions align.

    “Open” vs “Owned”: A Two-Track EV Strategy Emerges in East Africa

    Seven of twelve African e-mobility companies that raised funding this year focus on battery-swapping infrastructure rather than vehicle charging, making standardisation increasingly critical.

    Regulators Circle Shein and Temu After Explosive Report on SA Market Disruption

    This is not the first time the duo has faced scrutiny.

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    The ‘Acqui-Hire’ Playbook: Inside Netcare’s Strategic Acquisition of South Africa’s Quro Medical

    Netcare’s initial 55.88% stake grants it immediate control over Quro’s board.

    Local Capital First: Why SA’s R4.6bn Startup Buyout Spree Is Reshaping Africa’s Startup Exit Playbook

    South Africa’s R4.6 billion buyout spree demonstrates that domestic exit markets can flourish in Africa when specific conditions align.

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

    With an acceptance rate of just 0.1%, the fund is deliberately designed to filter aggressively for ideas that can survive real-world scrutiny before capital ever becomes the differentiator.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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