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    The Hidden Infrastructure of Innovation: What Makes Some Spaces More Creative Than Others?

    Paul Keursten (CEO at Workshop17) writes from Johannesburg, South Africa.

    Jumia’s Rising Orders Aren’t Translating to Profits — Where’s the Disconnect?

    Jumia’s liquidity position declined by $23.2 million in the quarter, leaving it with $110.7 million in cash and short-term deposits. At the current burn rate, the company has roughly five quarters of runway before needing additional funding.

    From QED to Norrsken22: The Lead Investors Pulling Others Into Africa’s Hottest Tech Deals in 2025

    In a market still defined by currency shocks, regulatory overhauls and capital flight, getting a lead investor on board is often the difference between a round closing — or stalling.

    Egypt’s Career 180 Secures New Investment from Den VC to Deepen Reach in Middle East, Africa, and Europe

    The latest funding round will allow the company to localize its course content for new markets, enhance platform accessibility, and bolster recruitment efforts.
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    Opera Quietly Liquidates Kenyan Ad Unit Ahead of OPay’s $4B US IPO

    Opera’s fintech play in Africa extends well beyond its Kenyan operating entities.

    “Directly Selling Insurance to Farmers Does Not Work”: Pula CEO on Avoiding Agtech’s Deadliest Trap

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    Tunisia’s State Startup Fund Looks Beyond Capital City Tech Elites

    The $60m ANAVA initiative is taking venture capital on the road to hunt for deal-flow in forgotten interior provinces.

    SunCulture Closes $10m Securitisation Deal as African Climate Tech Turns to Capital Markets

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