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South Africa’s Competition Tribunal is set to investigate a potential merger between MultiChoice and the SABC, even as the national broadcaster contends with ongoing challenges related to a proposed acquisition…


Starlink has received approval to operate in Somalia, aiming to provide satellite internet access across the country and improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions.


OPay’s valuation climbs to $2.75B in 2024, up from $2B in 2021, driven by a growing user base and continued market expansion.


Nigeria’s tech ecosystem continues to grow, but the gap between talent demand and supply remains wide. In response, Product Hub Africa is betting on grassroots training to bridge that divide.


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The Owlet

 The Real Costs & Hidden Hacks of Growing Online in Nigeria (2025 Guide)

Social media growth in Nigeria has become a full-blown business in 2025. From content creators to startup founders, everyone’s trying…


Ifunanya Anamelechi, Zone’s VP of Legal, to teach business leaders how to win with regulation at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0

Get your VIP tickets to attend Zone’s Ifunanya Anamelechi masterclass session, where she will be showing founders how to win with regulators and build legally sound, scalable businesses at the Lagos Startup Expo scheduled for June 18-19, 2025.

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South Africa’s black ownership law threatened by EEIP proposal, says Diko

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa’s telecom sector in turmoil due to the EEIP controversy, why TikTok feels like YouTube, Stitch’s $55 million, and Somalia’s Hormuud Telecom CEO stepping down.

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The Owlet

 The Real Costs & Hidden Hacks of Growing Online in Nigeria (2025 Guide)

Social media growth in Nigeria has become a full-blown business in 2025. From content creators to startup founders, everyone’s trying…

Longer videos are taking over TikTok, Instagram; here’s why 

TikTok and Instagram are pushing longer videos more than the usual 30s and 60s videos, and they’re doing better. Find out what is fuelling this trend.

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RansomHouse leaks stolen data from Cell C cyberattack

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss RansomHouse leaking stolen data from the Cell C cyberattack, prepaid users reclaiming unused airtime in Nigeria, Lagos Startup Expo, and Umba’s $5 million debt facility.

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Platview Technologies

Platview Technologies Named Platinum Partner for Thales and Imperva, Strengthening Leadership in Cybersecurity

Platview Technologies, a leading provider of ICT and cybersecurity solutions, has been appointed a Platinum Partner for Thales and Imperva…

Sports.com partners Orange to bring sports to your fingertips

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Sports.com’s partnership with Orange, the realities of Nigeria’s hardware startup growth, and how US tariffs could hurt Africa’s telecom industry.

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Hardware startups in Nigeria have started making money, but there’s a catch

Making money as a Nigerian hardware startup is hard, however, things are changing. While it is now possible to make money, there’s a caveat.

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Say Hello to Breet 3.0: Africa’s Next Big Crypto Leap

Breet, the trusted crypto-to-cash app, just dropped Breet 3.0 — and it’s changing the way Africans do crypto. With a…

Liberia’s Internet disrupted by cable damage

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Liberia’s Internet being disrupted by cable damage, MTN Group’s plans to launch a streaming platform, and Fusion’s plan to build an African super app.

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Can a community-first strategy propel Fusion to super app success? 

LetsChat’s 2024 shutdown highlights the challenges of building social media in Africa, but Fusion remains hopeful. Focusing on communities, events, and finance, it aspires to become Africa’s WeChat.

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The Owlet

 The Real Costs & Hidden Hacks of Growing Online in Nigeria (2025 Guide)

Social media growth in Nigeria has become a full-blown business in 2025. From content creators to startup founders, everyone’s trying…