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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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    A little over a year ago, Moniepoint pushed back publicly against a Launch Base Africa report detailing heavy losses at its newly launched UK operation, calling the figures overstated.

    Ventures Platform Secures $84M for Second African Tech Fund in Test of Institutional Appetite

    Oversubscribed final close above $75m target highlights early-stage resilience as international investors weigh macroeconomic volatility against long-term demographic bets.

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    Dr Shahiem Patel, Dean at Regent Business School, writes from Durban, South Africa

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    The rise of private credit across the continent has been impossible to ignore.