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CSCS, in partnership with MTN Nigeria, has launched a USSD code (*7270#) to enable investors without Internet access to monitor and manage their investments.


African startups raised $343 million in April 2025, a significant boost from the $50 million funding in March 2025


Chams Holding Company saw a 54% drop in Q1 profit before tax to ₦181.5m despite a revenue rise, as surging finance costs eroded earnings. Net profit edged up on lower tax expenses.


With 8.5 million users and profitability in Egypt, MoneyFellows plans to launch in Morocco and explore other African and South Asian markets fuelled by $13 million in funding.


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Cascador

Redefining SME Finance: Cascador and Sterling Bank Forge New Lending Model 

Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new…


Ghana’s Complete Farmer is connecting African farmers to global markets 

Using a blend of tech, finance, and human networks, Complete Farmer is helping farmers in Ghana and Togo to access an international market and has its sights set on an expansion to Côte d’Ivoire.

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Airtel to roll out Starlink in underserved Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Airtel’s plan to roll out Starlink in underserved Africa, robot delivery in Nigerian estates, and South African prisoners can study with laptops but no Internet.

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Cascador

Redefining SME Finance: Cascador and Sterling Bank Forge New Lending Model 

Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new…

South Africa might start regulating podcasters

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa’s plans to tame the wild west of podcasting, WhatsApp’s exit from Nigeria, and Kenya’s tax incentives for startups.

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Binance in hot water as Nigeria doubles down

On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Binance in hot water as Nigeria doubles down, how TikTok is influencing the African music scene, and how a ride-hailing strike turns petty with fake rides.

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Infinix

Infinix Redefines Everyday Tech with Launch of Smart Accessory Ecosystem

From Smart Sound to Smart Health: Infinix’s New Accessories is Redefining Everyday Living Infinix, a global brand known for pushing…

The TikTok effect: African artistes are now topping global charts

From rising stars like Kunmie to Grammy Award winners like Tyla, this is how TikTok has become a major factor in promoting African music to global audiences

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MTN breach not a glitch but a hack with demands

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN’s data breach update, Bolt’s electric tricycle launch in Lagos, and the CBN fining Paystack ₦250 million.

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Sterling Bank

Nigerians to get up to ₦1million extra monthly -Sterling Bank

Leading commercial bank and Africa’s most agile company, Sterling Bank has announced the introduction of Always On by Sterling, a…

South African banks may be ditching ATMs to bet big on digital payments

Four of South Africa’s big banks are scaling back on their ATM footprint amid an increased adoption of digital channels and a continued reliance on cash. But the banks are finding new less expensive ways to ensure that customers get cash.

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Kenya hits pause on gambling ads for the next 30 days

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya’s suspension of gambling ads, C-One Ventures’ acquisition of Bankly, and Starlink’s new rival’s departure from Earth.

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Cascador

Redefining SME Finance: Cascador and Sterling Bank Forge New Lending Model 

Cascador, Nigeria’s premier accelerator for mid-stage entrepreneurs, has announced a landmark partnership with Sterling Bank to launch a bold new…