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11 November 2026

Africa’s startup pipeline: why the next funding round is not automatic

Partech’s 2024 report describes a resilient but uneven funding market, including tighter Series A and B deal flow. Founders need a growth plan that does not depend on a quick fundraising rebound.

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11 November 2026

Takealot’s September 2025 half-year: growth and profitability are different milestones

Takealot Group reported 23% revenue growth and a reduced EBIT loss for the six months ended September 2025. The result illustrates why growth should be read alongside margins.

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11 November 2026

African tech funding in 2024: the US$3.2bn total hides different kinds of capital

Partech recorded US$3.2bn in equity and debt funding in 2024, down 7%. Separating the two helps founders and investors understand what the headline really means.

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11 November 2026

South Africa’s online retail jump: what the 2025 forecast did—and did not—say

World Wide Worx reported R96bn in online retail sales for 2024 and forecast more than R130bn for 2025. The forecast should remain clearly separate from a confirmed year-end result.

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11 November 2026

Visa’s fourth African accelerator cohort: partnerships beyond the pitch

Disrupt Africa reported 22 businesses selected for Visa’s fourth fintech accelerator in August 2025, including South Africa’s Zazu. An accelerator place is an opportunity, not proof of commercial success.

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