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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MTN’s major MoMo separation in Ghana, from the admin desk to the executive suite, and Kenya’s WhatsApp tax filing bot.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Yango’s expansion beyond ride-hailing in Cameroon, the telecom story that Nigerians forgot, and Flutterwave’s banking licence in Nigeria.
Nigeria’s first private phone call was made on a CDMA network in 1998. By 2019, CDMA had zero per cent of the Nigerian market. This is the story of how that happened.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Ghana Card now works for payments, how Nigerian fintechs have joined the CBN’s anti-money laundering initiative, and how SARS plans to give every taxpayer a digital ID.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses being investigated in Kenya, the impact of dollar scarcity on payment providers, and Cameroon’s efforts to revive phone tax revenue.
With the naira stabilising in recent weeks, Nigerian businesses increasingly rely on USD-backed stablecoins to hedge currency risk and maintain trade continuity.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Starlink’s appeal of Namibia licence rejection, Nigerians getting paid for network issues, and Safaricom expanding beyond M-PESA with new tools.
Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office IT concern, it’s economic infrastructure. However, the gap between digital adoption and protection is quietly becoming one of the biggest risks to Africa’s industrial growth.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how SARS is coming for online earners, the founder helping you spend smarter, and Sun King expanding to Ethiopia in a ₦20 billion deal.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Lesotho restricts telecom credit for minors, Fixr’s bet on structure over scale, and new rules threaten South Africa’s EV expansion.
In 2026, the organisations that will be ahead are those that move beyond the pilot phase and rebuild their operations around AI in ways that reflect the specific realities of doing business in Nigeria.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya phasing out low-end phones, how Yelen is simplifying online selling in Africa, and X freezing changes to creator earnings
30% of Nigerians earn below ₦100,000; majority unsure income covers monthly costs — PiggyVest report
A new PiggyVest report shows 30% of Nigerians earn under ₦100,000 monthly, while rising inflation and weak purchasing power leave most unsure their income can cover basic living costs.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss KOKO Networks’ collapse, when power bills eat into your profits, and Starlink’s regulatory wall in Namibia.
Nigeria’s co-working spaces promise reliable power, but rising tariffs and diesel costs are squeezing margins, forcing operators to rethink pricing and diversify revenue.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss creators in Malawi ‘s plan to start earning online in April, a Nigerian AI tool for building websites, and Moniepoint acquiring Orda to deepen restaurant play.
Moniepoint’s acquisition of Orda signals a deeper push into restaurant operations, embedding payments into daily workflows and setting up stronger competition with Chowdeck in Nigeria’s growing food tech space.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ghana’s decision to block IDs linked to MoMo fraud, from missed aerospace dreams to space leadership, and Kenya’s tightening of rules on dormant SIM cards.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Safaricom’s M-Pesa update, Showmax’s shutdown in April 2026, and the launch of Starlink in the Central African Republic.
Africa already shapes global social media through participation, content, and creativity. The next step is structural: building platforms that capture value, amplify African narratives, and compete globally.
