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Egypt’s Venture Capital Scene Is No Longer a Closed Club. The Public Is Now Invited

The new rules define a “digital platform” as a tech-based model for subscribing to, and eventually redeeming, shares in private equity and VC funds.

October 2, 2025

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Nigeria’s Taxman is Coming for Tech. Should Founders and Workers Be Worried?

Nigerian tech workers risk double taxation under a system that relies on speculative guesses about their bank activity rather than verified financial data.

October 1, 2025

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Wave and MTN Locked Out of BCEAO’s New Payment Network

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) is set to flick the switch on its long-awaited regional instant payment system tomorrow, September 30.

September 29, 2025

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Ghana’s Digital Lenders Face a Costly Upgrade: $162K License Fees and No More Public Shaming

Lenders are explicitly forbidden from compounding interest on short-term loans.

September 25, 2025

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African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

January 23, 2026

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JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

January 23, 2026

The February Fade: When Good Intentions Lose Momentum

by Phindile Mpithi

January 19, 2026

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Why Egypt’s 10m Instalment Customers Have Become Africa’s Most Fought-Over Fintech Asset

In less than a year, the user base nearly tripled.

January 15, 2026

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African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

January 23, 2026

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JSE Reforms Listing Regime as African Exchanges Fight for Tech IPOs

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has overhauled its listing requirements to accommodate high-growth companies, but questions remain about whether the changes go far enough.

January 23, 2026

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New Wave of Investors Targets Ghana’s Pension Billions After 5% Private Markets Mandate

In late 2024 and throughout 2025, the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (NPRA) tightened its grip on offshore investments, effectively blocking fund managers from moving capital abroad.

January 23, 2026

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Egypt’s NowPay Lands $20m to Launch Saudi Joint Venture

Egyptian fintech NowPay has secured a $20m strategic investment to fuel its expansion into Saudi Arabia

January 22, 2026

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