African startups raised about $1.3 billion in the first half of 2026, but the more notable shift in the market may be less about the headline figure and more about how that capital is being structured. According to Collins Nwabu, founder of Signal Alliance Technology Holdings, debt has overtaken equity for the first time, signaling…
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Is nature Botswana’s next big economic asset? Botswana is looking beyond diamonds as it seeks to diversify its economy and unlock new sources of growth. The country’s Environment and Tourism Minister argues that Botswana’s natural capital — from the Okavango Delta to its wildlife and protected areas — could become a major economic driver, generating…
