Afridigest Week in Review: Silicon Valley sets its sights on the Sahara

+A survey for you +Egypt's continued ascent +Seed/Pre-seed rounds +Ghost orders & cash-on-delivery +Storytelling Superpowers +Market Sizes +Unit Economics +Metaverse +Internet affordability & more

The Afridigest Week in Review is a must-read weekly recap for Africa-focused founders, executives, and investors, as well as interested observers.

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Week 28 2021