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    Uruguayan Fintech dLocal Faces Margin Pressure in Africa as South Africa Joins Nigeria in Cost Crunch

    dLocal counts Temu, the Chinese e-commerce giant currently making waves across key African markets, among its clients.

    Norway’s Wakandi Seeks $50M to Digitize Africa’s SACCOs — Can It Outpace Local Rivals?

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    Cameroon’s EV Race Heats Up as Startups Clash With Foreign Rivals

    The 2025 Finance Act has been a game-changer, eliminating a 12.5% excise duty on EVs and offering a 50% tax break on batteries and charging infrastructure for two years.

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