Welcome to another capitalism-filled work week. I’m (begrudgingly) on lede duty all week, so you’re stuck with me until Friday. Since you have no choice but to give me your attention, here’s a question for you:
We’re near the end of the 2026 World Cup, and despite not being much of a football fan myself, I can’t escape the debates. So, who are you backing to lift the trophy (no, you can’t change your answer after the final whistle)? Before someone starts another ‘Messi vs everybody else’ debate, here’s today’s dispatch.
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If Africa’s tech ecosystem had a town crier, it would echo what the players already know: investors are becoming more selective. Startups are finding that building a product is one challenge, but raising enough money to keep building it is another.
Originally published by TechCabal.