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01 US logistics-tech firm Pigee is acquiring a 55% stake in Nigerian startup ShipAfrica to expand into West Africa. US-based Pigee to acquire 55% stake in Nigerian logistics startup ShipAfrica
02 Google and Kickstarter launch applications for the Next Wave Fund, offering African tech startups $10,000 and crowdfunding support. African startups invited to apply for Kickstarter, Google Next Wave Fund
03 NERC orders electricity distribution companies to channel up to 60% of operating funds into capital expenditure from February 2027. NERC orders DisCos to channel 60% of operating funds into CapEx from 2027
04 Shell Lubricants Egypt partners with TAQA Petroleum to distribute its lubricants and coolants across TAQA's Egyptian service stations. Shell Lubricants Egypt partners with TAQA Petroleum to expand retail network
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06 Cape Town climate-tech startups can apply for the Shine 2027 accelerator to secure €50,000 in grant funding. Cape Town startups invited to apply for climate-focused Shine programme
07 South Africa's Grindstone Ventures launches a $31 million fund targeting seed to Series A tech startups. SA’s Grindstone Ventures launches new $31m fund
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09 Skymark Partners launches a ₦15 billion commercial paper issuance offering yields up to 24.5% to attract Nigerian investors. Skymark partners launches its commercial paper issuance of up to ₦15 billion
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11 Partners launch Kenya's first fully protected coastal submarine cable system to boost digital connectivity and regional trade. Kenya: Lulu Cable Opens New Investment Opportunities Along Kenya's Coast
12 Moroccan legaltech startup Charikaty raises pre-seed funding at a €3 million valuation to expand into Egypt and the Gulf. Morocco’s Charikaty Targets MENA with New Funding for Accounting and Compliance
13 Pan-African e-mobility company Spiro partners with Chinese EV manufacturer Yadea to scale electric motorcycle supply across Africa. Spiro inks electric motorcycle supply deal with Chinese EV maker
14 Nigeria signs a $1.3 billion agreement with Premium Steel and Mines to revive the dormant Delta Steel plant. Nigeria Moves to Revive Delta Steel With $1.3 Billion Investment
15 Interactive AI content company Flam raises $40 million Series B to expand globally, partnering with SmartSense Technologies in Nigeria. Flam Raises $40 Million Series B to Scale AI Interactive Content
16 Africell secures a $99.6 million US EXIM loan to expand telecom infrastructure and counter Chinese influence in Angola. Africell secures $99.6 million US EXIM loan to counter Huawei and expand secure telecoms in Angola
17 Kenya's High Court has invalidated the government's $2.1 billion sale of a 15% Safaricom stake to Vodacom. Kenyan High Court reverses $2.1 billion Safaricom stake sale to Vodacom
18 Nigerian fintech CreditChek acquires Ugandan startup Algosys to expand its credit and lending infrastructure across East Africa. Nigerian fintech CreditChek deepens East Africa push with Uganda’s Algosys acquisition
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