Insights
Top stories
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Zambia’s Zoyk receiving DRC payments approval, Lesaka profits increasing ahead of the Bank Zero deal, Ghana pushing to meet the 5G deadline, and X changing how creators get paid.
When the Dangote Refinery IPO launches, Nigerian investors will get an opportunity to own a part of the largest single listed company on the Nigerian Exchange. This piece details how can you position yourself to take advantage.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how dLocal can now operate directly in Ghana, how Mushin shaped this founder, CreditChek’s entry into Uganda through an acquisition, and Disney+ bringing R49 streaming to TVs.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya’s desire for a single short code for everyone, AI’s approach to Africa’s radiology gap, ARC Ride’s $33.3 million investment in electric bikes, and Algeria’s opening of a tender for 3,000 areas.
On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Airtel’s 25-year licence that has yet to be approved in Kenya, why Nigeria is investigating Uber, how big tech is facing an ICASA investigation, and how DStv Premium is losing ground in South Africa.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Uber’s backing for the Glovo deal, the startup that attempted to digitise Danfos, and a Kenyan court’s decision to overturn an 18% ride-hailing cap.
In 2019, a Chinese-backed mobile payments startup put QR codes in Lagos danfos and said it was handling almost 10,000 transactions a day. Within a year it was paying union leaders weekly to stay on the road. It wasn’t enough
Africa’s tech sector has produced nine unicorns and billions in funding since 2015, yet no founder has become a dollar billionaire. Industry leaders say the answer lies in the structure of African capital markets.
Uber’s departure means one less option for drivers and riders alike. However, the underlying challenges that forced Uber out have not been dealt with.
On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Uganda adopting NIN as its new tax ID, Kenyan telcos facing a 6-month wait for dormant SIMs, and Nomba raising $3 million for cross-border payments.
A false claim about OPay got over two million impressions before it was deleted. The apology came fast but the payout system that made the post worth publishing has not moved at all
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss FlexPay directors being arrested for KSh 31.2 million, Uber exiting Nigeria and Uganda, and Mbappé-backed Alan entering Africa.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Paystack acquiring Allawee, ChipMango raising $1.9 million for chip design, and TikTok adding a voice in comments.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MoMo PSB’s appointment of an ex-Flutterwave COO as CEO, Timon’s efforts to build finance without borders, and the launch of Starlink in Equatorial Guinea.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya’s proposed 5% tax on YouTube earnings, UMB’s approval to bank virtual-asset businesses, and Terra Industries’ hiring of an ex-Palantir executive.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN’s decision to sell 30% of IHS Nigeria, OPay’s interest in listing on the Nigerian Exchange, and KOKO Networks’ involvement in the Kenyan Tribunal.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Uber and Bolt must record parcel contents, Ventures Platform closing a $84 million fund, and South African telcos losing R 198.9 million to fraud.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Moniepoint shutting down MonieWorld, MTN eyeing banking licences, and Starlink moving closer to South Africa.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria putting a condition on MTN’s IHS deal, Verascient raising $1.2 million to build AI infrastructure, and MTN forming a new company for AI infrastructure.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria’s approval of two new satellites, Kenya’s introduction of a KSh 15 million data centre licence, and Malawi’s move to reduce smartphone taxes.
