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Egypt Shakes Up Short Selling with Strict New 50% Cash Collateral Limit

Egypt Shakes Up Short Selling with Strict New 50% Cash Collateral Limit

Egypt has enacted new short selling rules for its stock exchange, requiring a 50% cash collateral and establishing a 150% initial coverage for borrowed securities. Managed by MCDR, these regulations aim to boost market liquidity, diversify investment tools, and allow investors to profit from declining stock prices, while stringent limits and collateral requirements mitigate risks.

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Street Smarts to Startups: Africa’s Informal Hustlers Are Evolving Into Entrepreneurs

Street Smarts to Startups: Africa’s Informal Hustlers Are Evolving Into Entrepreneurs

From street corners to thriving startups, Africa’s street-smart hustlers are transforming survival skills into structured businesses and economic impact.
Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Six Legendary African Business Deals That Paid Off

Six Legendary African Business Deals That Paid Off

A legendary deal is never just about the numbers. It’s about knowing what something is worth, before the world does.
Ibukun Oluwa
Vitel Wireless & the Future of Telecom in Nigeria: Revolution or Hype?

Vitel Wireless & the Future of Telecom in Nigeria: Revolution or Hype?

Nigeria’s telecom landscape stands at a potential turning point with the arrival of Vitel Wireless, the first commercial MVNO (0712) in the country. Unveil the promises, the context, the risks, and why this matters for everyday Nigerians who’ve grown weary of “better network soon.”
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Why Tech Talents Who Know Their Worth Don’t Build Startups

Why Tech Talents Who Know Their Worth Don’t Build Startups

Tech geniuses who really know their worth end up building nothing. Why is that? Are Africa’s brightest tech minds letting their environment dictate for them? A witty, reflective look at worth, ego, hustle culture, and the myth of the African CEO dream.
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