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South Africa-Focused Regtech Instarc Secures €1.25 Million to Accelerate Cloud-Native Compliance Platform Rollout
The strategic investment round, led by HFO Investments, will scale the firm's modular regulatory infrastructure designed to streamline customer due diligence and FICA compliance.
Global Ride-Hailing Giant Uber Exits Nigeria and Uganda After Over a Decade of Operations
The multinational platform has abruptly wound down its services in two of its key East and West African markets as part of a broader corporate restructuring and strategic portfolio reset.
Africa50 Appoints Former IFC Regional Director Cheick-Oumar Sylla as CEO of its Project Development Fund
Bringing over three decades of development finance and infrastructure investment experience, the seasoned executive steps in to accelerate the continent’s pipeline of bankable opportunities.
Spiro Secures $50 Million in Debt Funding to Expand African EV Battery-Swapping Network
African electric mobility leader Spiro has raised $50 million in debt financing from Afreximbank, Nithio, and the Africa Go Green Fund. The capital will fuel the expansion of its battery-swapping infrastructure and proprietary technology platform across the continent.
Flutterwave Acquires Open Banking Startup Mono in All-Stock Deal Valued Up to $40 Million
African payments giant Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking infrastructure startup Mono, marking a major strategic milestone in the continent's digital financial services ecosystem.
Diageo to Sell Controlling Stake in East African Breweries to Asahi in $4.8 Billion Deal
Diageo plc has entered into a definitive agreement to divest its controlling shareholding in East African Breweries Limited (EABL) to Asahi Group Holdings in a landmark $4.8 billion transaction, reshaping the consumer goods and beverage landscape across East Africa.
AXIAN Telecom Expands East African Fiber Footprint via Acquisition of Wananchi Group
AXIAN Telecom expands its East African digital infrastructure footprint by acquiring a majority stake in regional internet provider Wananchi Group.
LemFi Secures $53M Series B Growth Capital Led by Highland Europe to Accelerate Global Cross-Border Platform
LemFi has closed a $53 million Series B funding round led by Highland Europe to scale its cross-border financial services infrastructure and accelerate international market expansion.
Chappal Energies Completes Landmark $1.2 Billion Acquisition of Equinor’s Nigerian Assets
Chappal Energies has officially finalized its landmark $1.2 billion acquisition of Equinor’s Nigerian upstream asset portfolio, expanding its operational footprint in West Africa's energy sector.
Moniepoint Joins Africa’s Unicorn Club with $110M Series C led by DPI and Google
Nigerian fintech powerhouse Moniepoint has officially crossed the billion-dollar threshold, securing a $110 million Series C funding round led by Development Partners International (DPI) and Google's Africa Investment Fund.
Zenith Bank Completes Landmark $195M Tier-1 Capital Raise to Drive Regional Expansion
Zenith Bank has successfully closed a landmark $195 million Tier-1 capital raise, securing vital financial firepower to accelerate its regional expansion strategy across Africa.