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Twiga Foods has acquired three FMCG distributors in Kenya to expand its reach, even as it grapples with leadership exits, layoffs, and a recently resolved debt dispute.


Vodacom has backed ICASA’s decision to block Starlink in South Africa, citing the importance of BEE laws requiring 30% black ownership for telecom operators.


Access Bank cut fraud losses to ₦1.69bn in 2024, but attempted fraud cases surged past 11,000—highlighting the growing scale of digital threats in Nigeria’s banking sector.


The House of Reps has ordered Remita to refund ₦182.77bn to the FG following an audit. This comes as the government introduces TMRAS to improve transparency in public fund management.


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Xiaomi Unveils Must-Have Devices for April with New Launches and Special Offers

April marks a monumental moment for Xiaomi as it proudly celebrates its 15th Anniversary with the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2025…


Twiga Foods snaps up stakes in 3 local distributors in Kenya

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Twiga Foods acquiring stakes in three local distributors, sessions to look out for at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0, and Vendease shutting down in Ghana.

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Nigerian govtech startups bringing innovation to public services

From tracking public spending to monitoring elections, these Nigerian startups are using technology to make government more transparent, efficient, and responsive to citizens’ needs.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi Unveils Must-Have Devices for April with New Launches and Special Offers

April marks a monumental moment for Xiaomi as it proudly celebrates its 15th Anniversary with the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2025…

Reconstructing the past through tech: How Historiar is making history cool

Tunisian startup, Historiar is transforming the way everyone interacts with historical sites and periods by reconstructing the past with 3D remodelling and artificial intelligence.

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Central Bank of Kenya lifts 10-year ban on new bank licences

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss the CBK lifting a 10-year ban on new bank licences, how a Tunisian startup is using technology to rewrite history, and Moniepoint’s launch of MonieWorld.

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80+ Startups, $130M Raised, 3% of Global Web3 Developers Captured in Hashed Emergent’s Inaugural Nigeria Web3 Report.

Hashed Emergent, the venture capital firm accelerating web3 adoption in Africa and other emerging markets, has released the inaugural edition…

5 agritech startups transforming the Nigerian agriculture scene

Meet five agritech startups transforming Nigerian farming with tech. But one insecurity still stands in their way. Here’s how they’re pushing through.

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Ghana’s 5G launch must happen by June, Minister warns NGIC

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ghana’s 5G launch, whether Nigerians lost ₦1.3 trillion to CBEX, and Starlink’s approval to operate in Guinea-Bissau,.

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Meta Earth Surpasses 1 Million Users: Modular Blockchain Adoption Accelerates Globally

Meta Earth, a modular blockchain network natively integrated with a Decentralized Identity (DID) protocol, has surpassed 1 million ecosystem participants…

Nigerians did not lose $822M to CBEX as total deposits are estimated to be about $6.1M

While reports claim Nigerians lost up to ₦1 trillion to CBEX, total deposits in connected wallets are estimated to be $6.1 million. These wallets are still receiving deposits ranging from $1 to $7,000.

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Who’s building what in Enugu’s startup ecosystem?

Enugu state is one of Nigeria’s growing tech hub, with startups ranging from fintechs to sustainable energy, the city is set to become one of Nigeria’s most innovative places.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi Unveils Must-Have Devices for April with New Launches and Special Offers

April marks a monumental moment for Xiaomi as it proudly celebrates its 15th Anniversary with the Xiaomi Fan Festival 2025…