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    Sixty60: The $1.7M Seed Investment That Built a $1B Delivery Empire for Shoprite

    This milestone is not just a story of a legacy retailer adapting to the digital age; it’s a case study in strategic partnership.

    Africa’s Tech Leaders Shift Focus From Hype to the ‘Mechanics of Scale’

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    Ivory Coast’s State-Backed Fund Writes a Rare Cheque for Doctor-Led Healthtech Ades

    The platform was founded by a group of young doctors.

    Nigerian Cleantech Rana Energy Raises $3M to Replace Diesel Generators with AI-Powered Solar

    The Lagos-based startup combines equity and debt in a pre-seed round to scale its AI-driven 'digital utility' platform across Africa.
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