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Ghost Stories
Ghost Stories #81: Lesaka Technologies – disrupting through distribution to build a fintech giant
With a growth strategy that is grounded firmly in the belief that Southern Africa offers one of the most exciting opportunities in the world today, Lesaka Technologies is executing from a tried-and-tested playbook of disruption in the fintech space. To explain the opportunity and how Lesaka's business model is built to win, Executive Chairman Ali Mazanderani joined me on this podcast.
DealMakers
African M&A Analysis H1 2025 (excluding South Africa)
Round-up of African M&A activity for H1 2025 (excluding South Africa)
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Leveraging M&A for strategic growth
When executed correctly, there is little that can beat M&A for long-term growth and value creation.
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Africa’s fintech sector: a story of growth, innovation and opportunity
The genesis of fintech’s success across the continent is primarily due to the advances made in the telecommunications industry.
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Logistical challenges and solutions in African e-commerce
The e-commerce is experiencing remarkable growth but logistics remain a significant barrier due to underdeveloped infrastructure and high operational costs.
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Legal tech in M&A transactions: Empowering deal-making in Africa
The integration of legal technology into M&A transactions is reshaping the African deal-making landscape.
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Reimagining sustainable development in African mining: the Catalyst Approach
A paradigm shift is needed: from viewing mining companies as direct providers of development to seeing them as catalysts for sustainable economic ecosystems.
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The growing importance of ESG in large transactions
While sustainable investment is a global trend, Africa is seeing the manifestation of this shift through targeted initiatives and strategic investments.
