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African startups face a range of challenges as the global tech industry endures an ongoing slump and the funding pool is reduced.

African startups from Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt and South Africa accounted for 75% of the continent’s startup funding in 2022.

Many African startups, like those of the MENA region, had a challenging year, however, Ventures Africa has identified five key trends seen over the year.

AD Ports Group reports an increased global presence and new agreements with port authorities and global partners.

CheckMe has acquired a majority stake in DoctorOnline. The deal took between the two healthtechs took place through Exits MENA.

Fintech startups in Africa grew 81% in 2021, with South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya emerging as key hubs on the continent, according to a Mastercard study on the state of fintech in African markets.

The top African startups have been ranked in Digest Africa’s “100 Most Funded African Startups” list, highlighting emerging companies across the continent.

Seedstars, a Switzerland-based international investment firm, aims to foster investment across emerging markets across a range of sectors.

Zero tariffs condition granted on 98% of taxable products from the world’s 10 least-developed states to promote open economy.

The Big 5 global construction show opened its doors in Dubai yesterday, bringing together major names in the construction industry.