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Africa Private Equity News is pleased to present the December 2025 issue of our Dealmaker’s Log, which tracks the reported African private equity and venture capital transactions from last month (and extending back to an archive of transactions since May 2023).Subscribe here to receive the latest Dealmaker’s LogThis edition features over 20 new transactions from firms including: Lightrock, Development Partners International, Mediterrania Capital Partners, Helios Investment Partners, AfricInvest, Appian Capital Advisory, Climate Fund Managers, Investisseurs & Partenaires, Eos Capital, CDG Invest Growth, Salt Capital, Growth Investment Partners Ghana, Ninety One, Sahel Capital, Secha Capital, 27four, Shade Tree Capital, and many…

** For the best experience, download the free Africa Private Equity News app Android | iOS **Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has announced the signing of key financing agreements for the Lobito Atlantic Railway Project in Angola. AFC, alongside Eaglestone, acted as co-financial advisor, to Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), the borrower and concessionaire of the 1,300-kilometre brownfield railway corridor.This transport infrastructure initiative is backed by Mota-Engil, a multinational engineering and construction group with a strong presence across Africa; Trafigura, a commodities trading and logistics company; and Vecturis, an international rail operator.The signing of the $753 million financing package – consisting of…

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In brief The average size of Bitcoin deposits to Binance has jumped 34x since early 2024, hitting 21.7 BTC, signaling a major return of large-holder activity. Analysts link the rally to a potential “regime shift” from macro events like the U.S. strikes on Venezuela, but warn it’s a recalibration, not an unbounded bull run. The consensus outlook is for a volatile, range-bound Q1 2026, with over $3B in sidelined stablecoin capital and equity market risks acting as near-term headwinds. Bitcoin’s decisive breakout above $92,000 to start 2026 has been accompanied by a surge in activity from large holders, signaling a…

Something remarkable happened in crypto last year. It wasn’t another price rally or NFT frenzy; people started spending their cryptocurrency in the real world like never before. Visa-backed crypto cards saw net spending explode by 525% in 2025. Data from Dune Analytics shows the total jumped from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by December. This wasn’t trading volume or wallet inflows, but actual purchases at merchants, processed over Visa’s global network. Six innovative cards drove the growth, all issued through partnerships between blockchain projects and Visa. The lineup included Gnosis Pay, Cypher, EtherFi, Avici Money, Exa App, and…

TL;DR The NXTPAPER 70 Pro is TCL’s latest Android phone with an eye-friendly paper-like display. Users can quickly switch between display modes through the NXTPAPER button, including a monochrome option. Other hardware details include a 50MP main camera, Dimensity 7300 SoC, and up to 512GB storage. Screens on modern phones have become so nice that it’s easy to take them for granted. But while we’ve got our pick of options with big, bright, high-refresh-rate panels, some manufacturers are trying a different approach. TCL has found success with its NXTPAPER tech, prioritizing eye comfort with matte-finish screens that offer a pleasant…

The Niger Delta Youth Congress (NDYC) has raised concerns over what it described as emerging threats to Nigeria’s multiparty democratic system and growing internal cohesion challenges within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking, National Coordinator of NDYC, Comrade Israel Uwejeyan, at the organisation’s secretariat in Warri, Delta State, the NDYC said recent political developments warranted careful national reflection, particularly regarding the treatment of opposition voices and the stability of party structures within the country’s democratic framework. The congress noted that comments and interventions by Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State had brought renewed attention to issues of constitutionalism, institutional independence,…

Africa’s venture capital and startup ecosystem in 2025 reflects a continent in transition, marked by resilience, innovation, and growing global attention. Despite economic headwinds and tighter global funding conditions, African startups continued to attract investment by solving real-world problems in fintech, healthtech, agritech, and climate solutions. Entrepreneurs increasingly focused on sustainable growth, while investors became more selective, prioritising strong fundamentals, clear revenue models, and scalable impact across local and regional markets. Venture Capital Trends Shaping 2025 In 2025, African venture capital shifted from rapid expansion to disciplined investing, with fewer but more strategic deals. Investors focused on startups with proven…

The Ghana cedi ended 2025 as the 4th best performing currency in Africa. According to Forbes, the cedi’s value of GH¢10.93 per US dollar makes it one of the strongest currencies on the continent. The Tunisia dinar came 1st with a currency value of 2.90 per US dollar. It was followed by the Libyan dinar and Morocco dirham in 2nd and 3rd respectively. In 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th places were Botswana pula, Seychelles rupee, Eritrea nakfa and Swaziland lilangeni. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn Rounding up the top 10 were the South Africa rand…

Wintermute faced scrutiny for two recent events: dumping Bitcoin onto Binance during New Year’s Eve’s thin liquidity, then scrambling to accumulate coins in what appeared to be urgent buying ahead of the Fed announcement on Jan. 2.The claims paint a picture of coordinated manipulation: sell into weakness, buy back cheaper. On-chain data supports the first accusation, but not the second.The evidence comes from blockchain transaction records, not from exchange order books. Every flow analyzed involves addresses labeled by Arkham as belonging to Wintermute on one side and Binance hot wallets on the other.This methodology captures custody transfers between the market…