This week offered a glimpse into how Africa's startup ecosystem is maturing beyond the early growth stories that have dominated headlines for years. One of the most interesting developments came from OKOA Energy, a mobility startup tackling a fundamental challenge in electric vehicle adoption: battery infrastructure. Instead of focusing solely on vehicle production, OKOA is building an interoperable battery-swapping network that allows riders to replace depleted batteries in about a minute. For commercial motorcycle operators whose income depends on staying on the road, reducing downtime could have a significant impact on operating costs and EV adoption across the continent. Another notable story was Terra Industries' investment in Aeon, an AI-powered cybersecurity startup developing defensive digital infrastructure for African enterprises. As more businesses, governments, and institutions move online, cybersecurity is becoming a critical layer of the continent's digital economy. The...