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    How Not to Run a Fintech in Ethiopia — Lessons from SunPay Solutions’ License Revocation

    SunPay’s downfall wasn’t just about regulatory negligence. The company’s handling of day-to-day business affairs also left much to be desired.

    Nigeria’s Ed-tech Startup Tespire Bags Funding to Scale AI-powered School Solutions

    Tespire, based in Northern Nigeria, is addressing the critical gap in infrastructure in local schools, where administrative inefficiencies often hinder overall educational performance.

    Acumen Invests $2 Million in Yellow Malawi to Expand Solar Energy Access for Underserved Communities

    The first tranche of $1 million will be disbursed in US dollars, with repayments made in Malawian Kwacha, while the second tranche, also valued at $1 million, will be disbursed and repaid in US dollars.

    Meet the Eight New Egyptian Startups Backed by Prolific Investor EdVentures

    With these new investments, EdVentures has now backed a total of 22 startups, up from 14, marking a significant milestone in its journey to reshape education through technology. in Egypt.
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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

    Congo’s €1m “Slow-Build” VC Fund Aims to Defy Central Africa’s Startup Odds

    The centerpiece of the initiative is a 24-month incubation and acceleration program starting in 2026.

    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

    Congo’s €1m “Slow-Build” VC Fund Aims to Defy Central Africa’s Startup Odds

    The centerpiece of the initiative is a 24-month incubation and acceleration program starting in 2026.

    The $2bn Power Play: Why Egypt Is Suddenly Africa’s Hottest Battery Market

    Development finance institutions and private capital are pouring billions into solar-plus-storage projects...

    Nigeria’s Allegedly ‘Forged’ Tax Laws, Growing Uncertainty — and What Comes Next for Tech Workers

    The timing could hardly be worse. Nigeria’s tech sector, once Africa’s most dynamic, is in freefall.