Victoria Fakiya

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This South African startup wants users to withdraw cryptocurrency as cash at ATMs

Paycorp, a South African startup, has introduced a new app that allows users to withdraw cryptocurrency as cash at thousands of ATMs across the country. Here’s how it works.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

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Copia Global's plans to increase sales

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss MTN's plans to acquire 9Mobile, Copia's plans to increase sales, and MultiChoice's plan to launch Showmax 2.0 in February 2024.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

Entertainment

MultiChoice to launch its revamped Showmax version in February 2024

After dethroning Netflix as the market leader in Africa for streaming content, Showmax will release its revamped version in February 2024.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

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Tingo suspended by the US SEC after being dubbed "obvious scam"

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Tingo's suspension after being dubbed "obvious scam" and Pineapple's $21.3m Series B.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

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Mercedes to install 127 EV charging stations in South Africa

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Eden Life entering the eCommerce space, Mercedes installing 127 EV charging stations in South Africa, and Teraco's data centre expansion.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

eCommerce

Eden Life launches an eCommerce platform to become profitable in a year

After announcing it could become profitable within 12 months, Eden Life has launched Eden Marketplace, an eCommerce platform, to compete with Jumia and Konga in Nigeria.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

Fintech

Vodacom to replace My Vodacom app with VodaPay super app in South Africa

In South Africa, Vodacom intends to gradually replace the My Vodacom smartphone app with the VodaPay super app to drive financial inclusion.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

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Bolt Food to exit South Africa

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Bolt Food exiting South Africa, ATCON asking the CBN for funding, and Paratus' $31m funding.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

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Malawians abroad can send money home via Flutterwave's SendApp

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Bolt Food exiting Nigeria in December 2023, clearing Flutterwave of money laundering charges in Kenya, and sending money back to Malawi via Flutterwave's Send App.

Victoria Fakiya

3 weeks ago

Startups

Flutterwave cleared in Kenya as anti-money laundering agency drops its final lawsuit against the fintech

Flutterwave has been cleared in Kenya of money laundering charges following the agency's request to drop its last lawsuit against the Nigerian fintech company.

Victoria Fakiya

4 weeks ago

Mobility

Bolt Food to exit Nigeria in December 2023

Bolt Food will exit Nigeria on December 7, 2023, citing "business reasons."

Victoria Fakiya

4 weeks ago

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WiSolar launches prepaid solar after rejecting $1.5m loan

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss 3 executives exiting Flutterwave, Uber's EV service in South Africa, WiSolar launching prepaid solar, and Gozem acquiring Moneex.

Victoria Fakiya

4 weeks ago

Mobility

Innoson plans to set up an EV manufacturing factory in Nigeria

Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing (IVM), a Nigerian-owned vehicle manufacturer, has announced plans to establish an electric vehicle (EV) factory in the country.

Victoria Fakiya

4 weeks ago

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Nigeria to launch an electronic civil registration system today

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Nigeria's electronic civil registration system, JOBJACK's $2.5m funding, and BasiGo's $1.5m raise for Rwandan expansion.

Victoria Fakiya

4 weeks ago

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Stories from Victoria Fakiya

Paystack slashes its headcount to scale back operations outside Africa

This South African startup wants users to withdraw cryptocurrency as cash at ATMs

Copia Global's plans to increase sales

MultiChoice to launch its revamped Showmax version in February 2024

Tingo suspended by the US SEC after being dubbed "obvious scam"

Mercedes to install 127 EV charging stations in South Africa

Eden Life launches an eCommerce platform to become profitable in a year

Vodacom to replace My Vodacom app with VodaPay super app in South Africa

Bolt Food to exit South Africa

Malawians abroad can send money home via Flutterwave's SendApp

Flutterwave cleared in Kenya as anti-money laundering agency drops its final lawsuit against the fintech

Bolt Food to exit Nigeria in December 2023

WiSolar launches prepaid solar after rejecting $1.5m loan

Innoson plans to set up an EV manufacturing factory in Nigeria

Nigeria to launch an electronic civil registration system today

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