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    “How Long Does It Take to Review a Licence?” — Namibians Question Cease-and-Desist Order on Starlink

    Starlink’s potential entry into Namibia has generated significant interest, particularly among rural and underserved communities.

    At What Price? The Real Cost of Free Legal Aid and Templates for African Startups

    “A poorly drafted SAFE...can unravel an entire deal, especially when the company advances to later funding stages.”

    Namibia Orders Starlink to Halt Operations Over Licensing Issues

    Starlink has applied for a telecommunications service license, according to Nghikembua, but the application remains under review.

    Ventures Platform Investor Proparco Appoints Nigerian Head to Oversee East Africa

    In 2022, the agency invested $5 million in Ventures Platform, a Nigeria-based early-stage fund.
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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

    Loud, Quiet, or Contextual? What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power

    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Dot Com Zambia’s IPO Caps a Lively Year for African Tech Listings

    The massive oversubscription in Morocco (Cash Plus) and the solid retail turnout in Zambia (DCZ) debunk the myth that African retail investors won’t buy tech.

    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.

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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

    Loud, Quiet, or Contextual? What European and African Consumer Behaviour Reveals About Status, History and Power

    The most enduring luxury brands we encounter are those that understand why consumers signal status, not just how they do it.

    Egypt’s Follow-on Formula: Inside the $54m Venture Engine Built by 500 Global and the State

    Since 2022, the partnership has put 380 founders from 197 startups through its seed and scale-up programs.

    The Anti-Herd: 12 Deals That Defied Africa’s Tech Funding Playbook in 2025

    In a year when "following the herd" described most African venture activity, these outlier deals stand out for actually taking risk. Which is, theoretically, what venture capital is supposed to do.