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    Swiss Blockchain VC Seeks Next Wave of African Startups for Lisk Incubation Hub

    Lisk, a Swiss-based Layer 2 blockchain platform, is doubling down on its commitment to...

    AI Unleashed: The Coming Storm in Cybercrime and How to Weather It

    Google, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and Salesforce are already developing Agentic AI for business use, but in the hands of cybercriminals, its implications are alarming.

    Rwanda: Africa’s New Crypto Haven for Foreign Firms Seeking Offshore HQ

    One of the standout features of Rwanda’s regulatory framework is its embrace of tokenization and stablecoins.

    Foreign Fintech Firms Double Down on Egypt as Losses Prompt Strategic Recalibration

    Egypt’s appeal as a fintech hub for foreign players is increasingly pronounced.
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    LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

    Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    Zero Fees vs. High Inflation: Why Cisco Is Doubling Down on Affinity Africa’s ‘Freemium’ Math

    When Affinity received its Savings and Loans license in 2022, it was the first such permit granted in over a decade.

    Africa’s Growth Problem Isn’t Capital. It’s Leadership Without Collaboration

    Africa’s future won’t be determined by how much money arrives. Ray Langa, Group CEO of Leagas Delaney, writes from Cape Town

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    LoftyInc Backs Morocco’s WafR in $4M Push to Digitalise the Corner Shop

    Founded in 2021 by Ismail Bargach and Reda Sellak, WafR has transitioned from a loyalty-app pilot to a critical piece of financial infrastructure.

    African Startup Deal Tracker — Newest Deals

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

    A Fractured Leg, a Pregnancy, and an Empty Promise: The Human Cost of a Nigerian Fintech’s Collapse

    A Nigerian fintech raised $2.6m from marquee investors, promised its employees fair treatment, and then shut down. A Nigerian court has spent two years untangling what it left behind.

    Malagasy Infrastructure Firm Axian Targets Nigeria’s Clean Energy Market with DFI-Backed Expansion

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