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Maroc Telecom’s earnings slipped in Q1 2025, highlighting the tough operating environment for African telecoms as regulatory hurdles and economic pressures reshape the industry.


OmniRetail secured $20m in Series A funding, co-led by Norfund and Timon Capital. The funding will strengthen OmniRetail’s plans to expand its B2B platform across West Africa.


Aruwa Capital raises $35M for its second fund, aiming for a $50M close. It will now focus on SMEs in Nigeria and Ghana, prioritise women-led businesses, and aim to drive growth with strong due diligence and impact.


GetEquity has reached profitability by shifting to local debt notes, processing over ₦500 million in transactions.


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Bildup AI: Africa’s Leading Educational AI Solution Transforming Learning Across the Continent

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Maroc Telecom gains decline to $154M in Q1 2025

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Maroc Telecom's earnings decline to $154 million in Q1 2025, Nigeria's SEC tightens crypto regulations, and MTN's data leak.

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YouTube at 20: 20 African creators with the most subscribers

As YouTube celebrates 20 years of its existence, here are 20 African creators on the platform with the highest number of subscribers and views.

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Bildup AI: Africa’s Leading Educational AI Solution Transforming Learning Across the Continent

Bildup AI stands as Africa’s premier AI-powered education solution, delivering personalized, adaptive learning experiences to students across the continent. Pioneering…

Almost 50% of Nigerians turn to informal credit as bank loans become expensive 

Faced with mounting regulatory levies, a steep rate spread, and the world’s highest cash reserve ratio, Nigerian banks are left with little choice but to shift some of the burden to customers — perpetuating a disturbing trend.

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South African regulator calls out WhatsApp for violating data rules

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the South African regulator calling out WhatsApp for violating data rules, the death of hashtags, and POS agents: Access, but at a cost.

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Opay

OPay’s Scam Alerts Warns You Before You Make Costly Mistakes

You’re just seconds away from sending money — the offer sounds perfect, the seller seems trustworthy, and the clock is…

Are hashtags dead in 2025?  

In 2025, hashtags are no longer the power tool they once were for content engagements and discoverability. Social media companies have relegated them with advanced tools.

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Nigeria’s POS agents bridge the gap to financial inclusion but at a high cost

POS agents have become essential to financial access in Nigeria, especially in rural areas. However, rising fees are placing a heavy burden on the very people they were meant to help.

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Cascador

Cascador 2025: Applications Now Open for Nigeria’s Premier Entrepreneurial Development Program

Cascador, Nigeria’s leading program for developing transformational entrepreneurs, proudly announces the opening of applications for its 2025 cohort. Now in…

Uber, Bolt plan to go on strike on May 1, 2025

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss ride-hailing drivers’ plan to go on strike, African startups and the SDG goals, and Ghana’s health system’s lift.

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Five years to the SDGs deadline, African tech companies are leading the charge to sustainability

The world is five years away from the SDGs deadline, and African technology companies are making significant contributions to reaching the set goals.

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Bildup AI

Bildup AI: Africa’s Leading Educational AI Solution Transforming Learning Across the Continent

Bildup AI stands as Africa’s premier AI-powered education solution, delivering personalized, adaptive learning experiences to students across the continent. Pioneering…