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“No Evidence of Corruption”: Twiga Foods CEO Denies Allegations of Misconduct, But Key Questions Remain
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From $100M Exit to 26 Startup Investments: Expensya Co-Founder Karim Jouini’s Strategy — “Focus Is Key”
"A great team in a large market will always find a way to succeed," Jouini tells Launch Base Africa.
April 2, 2025
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Meet the Funder: Nobesuthu Ndlovu, Director SME, Old Mutual Corporate
"Our focus is on sectors recovering well post-COVID, like manufacturing, trade, construction, technology, and retail services."
October 30, 2024
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‘We Were Targeting Markets in America and the UK, Thinking They Were Bigger’ — SWVL Founder on Failed Acquisitions
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Fractional Executives: Executive Search CEO Shares How Top Companies in Africa Are Accessing Top Talent for Less
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