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6 May 2026 - Village Capital has deployed $350,000 from its latest fund into two Ghanaian startups, Rivia Clinics and VDL Fulfilment.

6 May 2026 - “People my age did not know what they wanted to be,” she says, reflecting on the period before she found her niche. 

6 May 2026 - The fund’s launch comes at a time when early-stage funding remains one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs in Southern Africa.

6 May 2026 - Four of Nigeria’s biggest banks paid and hired more in 2025.   Access Holdings, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, Zenith Bank, and Wema…

6 May 2026 - Fincra, a Nigerian payments infrastructure provider, has secured a Payment Service Provider Licence (Enhanced Category) from the Bank of Ghana.

6 May 2026 - In 2026, Vivo is one of the most interesting smartphone brands you can buy from, with a lineup that covers everything from budget workhorses to…

6 May 2026 - In today's edition: StanChart is moving to sell its East Africa headquarters || SA Home Affairs releases draft rules || Mauritania is expanding its…

5 May 2026 - The partnership is the company’s attempt to solve the compliance problem in scaling its contactless payment solution.

5 May 2026 - Founded in 2024, JoonaPay has engaged over 10 enterprise pilots and now has more than €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in waitlisted payment volume across…

5 May 2026 - When an iPhone reaches its storage limit, performance often slows down, and users find themselves unable to download essential updates or store new…

5 May 2026 - OmniOne is the company’s attempt to extend that infrastructure to manufacturers by turning its distribution network into a system that also delivers…

5 May 2026 - The first time he realised something was wrong with Kenya's coffee industry, he was drinking a cup in Brooklyn. The best lot of that harvesting…

5 May 2026 - The move underscores the growing significance of crypto derivatives, as more local and international institutions push into the asset class. 

5 May 2026 - In today's edition: Nedbank gives deadline for share tender || SA regulator probes MultiChoice, Altech over 2014 deal || GlobalCorp, Egyptian finance…

4 May 2026 - A new report from Stears and Ventures Platform reveals that Africa’s tech ecosystem is producing more exits than ever.

4 May 2026 - Moonshot by TechCabal, the pan-African technology conference, will return for its fourth edition on October 28 and 29, 2026, at the National Theatre…

4 May 2026 - In 2025, diesel made up 58.11% of MTN Nigeria’s total energy consumption, far exceeding gas-powered Independent Power Producers (23.63%) and…

4 May 2026 - The investment is a boost for Sabou Capital, which targets a gap in Africa’s funding landscape where revenue-generating SMEs are locked out of growth…

4 May 2026 - South African merchants on Stitch can now offer customers the buy-now-pay-later option for online and in-store purchases.

4 May 2026 - Fintechs like OPay and PalmPay built their dominance on reliability and speed. For years, failed transfers on bank apps and downtime pushed millions…

4 May 2026 - The decline extends a retrenchment that has seen headcount more than halve from a peak of 2,048 in 2014.

4 May 2026 - In today's edition: OPay eyes US IPO || StanChart reduces headcount in Kenya || Rwanda mulls social media ban for children || SA opens public comment…

2 May 2026 - Odun Odubanjo saw the same problem everywhere he worked: companies drowning in data but unable to act on it. So he built Insight7. Three years and…

2 May 2026 - Reedapt is now focused on becoming the go-to dubbing and real-time multilingual streaming platform for Nollywood filmmakers, churches, and African…

1 May 2026 - The new record surpasses the previous high of 3.86 million terabytes recorded in the last quarter of 2025.

1 May 2026 - The spike reflects stronger trading activity on the exchange, buoyed by improved investor sentiment.

1 May 2026 - If you have ever bought a laptop and felt frustrated when something breaks, you cannot fix it yourself, or the battery dies just two years in,…

1 May 2026 - As investors place greater emphasis on ESG, this programme is an attempt to turn compliance into what founders can understand and implement early.

1 May 2026 - Meet Michael Emeeka, the Business and Customer Operations Lead and Country Lead for Blockchain.com in Nigeria, where he oversees user operations,…

1 May 2026 - In today's edition: Quick Fire 🔥 with Michael Emeeka || South Africa’s immigration regulator suspends two officials || Burundi’s Onatel to invest $5.…

30 Apr 2026 - MTN Group’s record performance year and a higher share price drove up his bonuses and equity awards. It is Toriola's highest single-year compensation…

30 Apr 2026 - The move builds on Grey’s earlier integration with Interac, a Canadian interbank network.

30 Apr 2026 - Monte Sereno is building a a full-stack digital infrastructure designed to sit above and connect every part of the care journey.

30 Apr 2026 - While biometrics and card services still anchor revenue, the security and digital infrastructure are emerging as the next phase of expansion. 

30 Apr 2026 - MTN Nigeria has warned that rising fuel prices could affect its profitability this year, even as the country’s largest telco operator delivers record…

30 Apr 2026 - This guide covers every Lenovo gaming laptop worth your attention right now

30 Apr 2026 - The push marks Airtel’s first concerted attempt to scale in fixed broadband, relying on aggressive pricing and zero-cost onboarding.

30 Apr 2026 - The upgrade cuts the effective price per Mbps across Safaricom’s most widely used plans without reducing tariffs.

30 Apr 2026 - In today's edition: Nigeria’s tech regulator pushes for breach disclosure || MTN shareholders to vote on fintech split || Amazon Leo eyes Kenya…

29 Apr 2026 - Opening the association’s 22nd Venture Capital Summit in Nairobi on Wednesday, AVCA chief executive Abi Mustapha-Maduakor acknowledged the headwinds…

29 Apr 2026 - Kenya could become another key test market as Amazon looks to establish a foothold in Africa’s evolving broadband landscape.

29 Apr 2026 - Across Nigeria, customers report a barrage of unsolicited promotional calls that disrupt work and invade privacy. 

29 Apr 2026 - “I hadn’t done many interviews then; quite frankly, I hate interviews,” she says. “Being in a formal setting to be assessed causes my brain to freeze…

29 Apr 2026 - Nigeria is moving to end the culture of silence around cyberattacks, pushing banks, fintechs, and other organisations to disclose breaches or at…

29 Apr 2026 - The Bank of Jamaica's approval will allow the Nairobi-based cross-border payments company to begin operations through a partnership with JN Money…

29 Apr 2026 - Shareholders of MTN Nigeria Communications Plc are set to vote on Thursday on a proposed restructuring that will separate its financial technology…

29 Apr 2026 - Tutto Passa Agency, a startups-focused communications firm, and TechCabal, are launching a podcast that will explore the ideas, decisions, and…

29 Apr 2026 - In today's edition: Kenya’s Central Bank is hiring crypto compliance roles || Canal+ to list on the JSE in June || Ethiopia-based e-mobility startup…

28 Apr 2026 - That global shift changes everything for you as a Nigerian buyer. Both phones are imports for now since there is no official OPPO Nigeria channel for…

28 Apr 2026 - La Ruche Health, a healthtech startup that operates Kiko, a chat-based app is bringing women-care to over 500,000 users in Côte d'Ivoire.