Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Sony Ventures launches a $10 million fund to support entertainment businesses in Africa

Sony Group, through Sony Ventures Corporation, has launched a $10 million fund — Sony Innovation Fund: Africa (SIF: AF) — to support entertainment businesses in Africa.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Mobility & Logistics

Bolt to remain in Kenya despite transport regulator’s refusal to renew licence

Ride-hailing company Bolt has announced that it will remain in Kenya despite the National Transport and Safety Authority's (NTSA) refusal to renew its licence. It plans to continue negotiating the renewal with the regulator.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

SecondSTAX partners with the Nigerian Exchange Group

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss SecondSTAX's partnership with the Nigerian Exchange, South Africa's Department of Justice challenging a R5 million fine, and Smartcash customers receiving funds globally.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Nigeria to acquire a new satellite for security

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Nigeria's new satellite and Intella's $3.4m pre-Series A.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Dash shuts down

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Dash shutting down and AWS' plan to open second African Development Centre in Kenya.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Dash plans layoffs

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Dash cutting headcount by half, UAE-based company acquiring 60% stake in Telkom Kenya, and South African Information Regulator launching two investigations.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Stears takes a new turn

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Stears' new turn and Netflix's plan to discontinue free plan in Kenya.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Twiga Foods challenges IT company in liquidation claim

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Paystack expanding into offline payments, Twiga's liquidation claim, and Stitch's additional $25m Series A.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Internet Culture

Google allows pharmaceutical ads from online pharmacies in Kenya

Online pharmacies in Kenya can now promote prescription drugs on Google. This move makes Kenya the first African country to advertise pharmaceutical products across its platforms.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Startups

After raising $21 million, Stitch gets an additional $25 million Series A to lead the payments market

Stitch, a South African API fintech that raised $21 million in 2022, has now secured an additional $25 million in Series A funding to dominate the payments market.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Telcos in South Africa to pay outstanding auction fees by October

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Nigeria equipping 3 million people with tech skills, Uganda shutting down 6 radio stations, and South African telcos' outstanding auction fees.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

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Takealot faces pushback from regulator

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss MTN MoMo's new features in South Africa, Takealot's restrictions, and WhatsApp's PA for its users.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

Techpoint Digest

Enza Capital closes $58m across two funds

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss Enza Capital's $58m funds and Ukheshe's partnership with Xion Global.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

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Regulator says Takealot's free next-day delivery claims are false

Today on TechpointDigest, we discuss , Revio's $5.2m seed, and Showmax Pro shutting down.

Victoria Fakiya

2 months ago

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Stories from Victoria Fakiya

Treepz launches insurance programme

Sony Ventures launches a $10 million fund to support entertainment businesses in Africa

Bolt to remain in Kenya despite transport regulator’s refusal to renew licence

SecondSTAX partners with the Nigerian Exchange Group

Nigeria to acquire a new satellite for security

Dash shuts down

Dash plans layoffs

Stears takes a new turn

Twiga Foods challenges IT company in liquidation claim

Google allows pharmaceutical ads from online pharmacies in Kenya

After raising $21 million, Stitch gets an additional $25 million Series A to lead the payments market

Telcos in South Africa to pay outstanding auction fees by October

Takealot faces pushback from regulator

Enza Capital closes $58m across two funds

Regulator says Takealot's free next-day delivery claims are false

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