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    Forget the PhDs. Africa’s Top AI Founders Are Coming from Big Tobacco and Big Law

    The continent’s AI scene is being built by industry insiders.

    Africa’s Universities Are Birthing Deeptech Startups. But Who Should Be CEO?

    A new wave of deeptech startups is emerging from African university labs, but turning complex science into a global business often requires more than just a brilliant academic at the helm.

    Jumia’s Pivot to First-Party Sales Pays Off as Brands Like Starlink and Adidas Fuel 47% Growth

    The African ecommerce company saw revenue jump 25% and says it's on track to hit breakeven by the end of 2026.

    Flood, a South African S-AaaS Startup, Raises $2.5m to Embed Ecommerce in Existing Apps

    The company helps telcos and banks in emerging markets turn their applications into digital marketplaces for offline merchants.
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    From Capiter’s Wreckage, a Chinese VC Finds a New Egyptian Bet

    The Beijing-based venture firm was once among the most active early-stage investors in Egypt and the broader African tech market.

    South Africa’s Araxi Acquires Fintech Pay@ for $62m to Consolidate Regional Payments

    Over the last 12 months, the company processed more than R60bn ($3.7bn) in transaction value.