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    Chui Ventures Closes Oversubscribed $17.3M Debut Fund to Back African Seed-Stage Founders

    The firm has signaled plans to launch Fund II, targeting a corpus of $60m with a hard cap of $100m.

    Partech Continues Africa Spending Spree With $17m Bet on Refurbished Marketplace Revibe

    The Revibe deal underscores the sheer velocity of Partech Africa II, the €280m fund which closed at its hard cap in late 2024.

    South Africa’s B20 Presidency Yields a New $100M Vehicle for African Tech

    The B20 South Africa Digital Inclusion Fund aims to de-risk investments in connectivity, fintech, and healthcare through a blended capital model.

    Paystack Fires Co-Founder Ezra Olubi, Sparking Legal Showdown Over “Process Violation”

    The Stripe-owned unicorn has terminated its CTO days after suspending him for alleged misconduct. Olubi claims he was fired without a hearing, setting the stage for a high-stakes governance battle.
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    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.

    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

    The practical application of this broadened mandate is already visible in the market.

    Going Public Cost Africa-Focused Fintech Optasia Over $23M — 31% of Its Primary Raise

    The Dubai-headquartered fintech listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in November 2025.

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    South African Fintech Happy Pay Lands $5m Seed Round to Scale Zero-Interest BNPL Model

    The round was led by global technology investor Partech.

    South Africa’s University Technology Fund Leans Into Alumni for New Startup Thesis

    The practical application of this broadened mandate is already visible in the market.

    Time to Talk Tech Startups in Angola? Luanda Passes Bill for Ecosystem Running on 2% Funding

    Angola has officially decided what a startup is. Now, it just needs to fund some.

    Moniepoint Rides Wave of Nigerian Fintech Consolidation as Venture Funding Retreats

    While Orda currently operates in Nigeria and Kenya, this acquisition only covers its Nigerian operations, leaving the future of its Kenyan arm undecided.