안녕하세요,
Victoria from Techpoint here,
Here’s what I’ve got for you today:
- Creators in Malawi to start earning online in April
- Nigerian AI tool used by global VC firm
- Moniepoint acquires Orda to deepen restaurant play
Creators in Malawi to start earning online in April
Malawi’s creators might finally be getting their moment. After years of producing content without getting paid by global platforms, things are starting to shift, and this time, it looks more structured than just promises.
Here’s the news: the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority is working on a monetisation push in partnership with Meta and TikTok. The first engagement is set for April in Lilongwe, where selected creators will begin conversations around how to actually earn from their content.
What this means is that Malawi is trying to plug its creators into the global creator economy, something many African countries like Nigeria and Kenya already benefit from. For a long time, Malawian creators have been locked out of monetisation tools on platforms like Facebook and YouTube, despite building audiences and driving engagement.
Why it matters is simple: money, jobs, and relevance. The government believes enabling monetisation could unlock new income streams, create jobs for young people, and even bring in tax revenue through the digital economy. In a country where youth unemployment is a real issue, turning content creation into a viable career could be a big deal.
The context here is years of frustration. Creators have repeatedly pushed for access to monetisation features, arguing that they generate value for global platforms but earn nothing in return. Some estimates even suggest creators could be making hundreds of dollars monthly if these systems were enabled locally.
Zoom out, and this is part of a bigger African story. The creator economy on the continent is growing fast, but access to monetisation remains uneven. Malawi’s move signals a more intentional approach, one where governments, platforms, and creators are finally sitting at the same table to figure out how Africans can actually get paid for their digital work.
Victoria Fakiya – Senior Writer
Techpoint Digest
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How this Nigerian created an AI tool used by developers at a16z
A Nigerian developer is quietly building one of the tools reshaping how websites are designed, and it started with a simple frustration.
Sampson Ovuoba didn’t like that creating something visual required writing so much code. So in 2021, he built Windframe, a tool that lets developers design interfaces visually and export clean code.
At first, it was just a template-based product. Then AI happened.
Today, Windframe can turn simple text prompts into full UI layouts, helping developers go from idea to interface in minutes. That shift is paying off. The product now has 16,000 users, including developers at firms like Andreessen Horowitz.
Even without disclosed revenue, the numbers tell a story. With typical SaaS conversion rates, Windframe could already be generating tens of thousands of dollars monthly, all while being run by a team of just three people.
And Ovuoba isn’t chasing venture capital (at least not yet). After seeing a heavily funded startup lay off staff, he is choosing a slower, more sustainable path.
Now, he is betting on the next phase: Brandframe, a tool that can study a company’s website and generate on-brand designs automatically.
Read the full story to see how a freelance developer turned frustration into a growing AI product.
Moniepoint acquires Orda to deepen restaurant play
Moniepoint has acquired the Nigerian operations of Orda in a deal that signals its growing ambition beyond payments. The startup, founded in 2020 by Guy Futi and co-founders, built tools that help restaurants manage everything from orders and inventory to payments and analytics.
Here’s what changes: Orda’s products will now be folded into Moniepoint’s business suite and rebranded as Moniebook for Restaurants. The idea is simple: instead of juggling multiple tools, restaurant owners can run their operations and payments in one place. About 25 Orda team members are also making the move, while the company’s Kenyan arm will continue operating independently.
For Moniepoint, this isn’t really about entering a new market; it’s about going deeper into one it already dominates. Restaurants already account for a significant chunk of transactions on its network, with Nigerians reportedly spending over ₦8 billion daily through its terminals. By embedding software into that flow, Moniepoint is turning from just a payments provider into a full operating system for businesses.
Why this matters is in the everyday reality of how many restaurants run. Orders are often tracked in one system and payments in another, and reconciling both can be messy. Bringing everything together reduces errors, saves time, and gives business owners better visibility into how they’re actually performing.
There’s also a bigger play here. With access to richer business data, from sales trends to inventory cycles, Moniepoint can expand its financial services, like offering working capital to restaurant owners. And with competitors like Chowdeck already making moves in this space, the battle to own restaurant tech in Nigeria is just getting started.
In case you missed it
- As Moniepoint acquires Orda, the battle for Nigeria’s restaurant stack intensifies with Chowdeck
What I’m watching
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Opportunities
- Paystack is hiring a Business Development Partner. Apply here.
- Zenith Bank is recruiting a Junior Software Tester Quality Control. Apply here.
- UNICEF Abuja is looking for a National Consultant (Immunization Programme Monitoring and Evaluation). Apply here.
- Standard Chartered Bank is hiring an Executive Research Partner. Apply here.
- e-Tranzact is looking to hire a product marketing office. Apply here.
- Bumpa is hiring for several roles, including Bumpa Expert Lead (Account Management) – Customer Success; Product Designer; and Mid-level Motion/Graphic Designer, Mid-level Full-stack Engineer (Commerce), and Senior Fullstack Engineer (Commerce). Apply here.
- Tech Unite Africa returns on March 26, 2026, at Oriental Hotel, Lagos, bringing founders, investors, and industry leaders together for panels, exhibitions, and networking. Selected startups will compete in Startup World Cup Nigeria for a chance to reach the global finals and compete for a $1 million investment prize. Register or explore sponsorship opportunities here.
- ABDS 2026 will take place April 29–30, 2026, in Lagos, gathering founders, investors, developers, and policymakers shaping Africa’s blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. The summit focuses on industry insights, partnerships, and investment opportunities in one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto markets. Secure your pass or sponsorship here.
- Scrum Day Nigeria 2026 takes place on March 24 at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, bringing together product leaders, Scrum Masters, engineers, and executives passionate about building better products. The one-day conference features practical keynotes, hands-on workshops, coaching clinics, and real-world case studies focused on product leadership, agile ways of working, and modern engineering practices. If your organisation is considering accelerating delivery whilst improving business outcomes at the same time, this is the room to be in. Apply here.
- Gates Foundation Africa is recruiting Senior Communications Officer at Abuja, Nigeria. Apply by March 25, 2026 here.
- Paga is hiring a Sales Manager. Apply here.
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- Interswitch is hiring a Strategic Partnerships Executive. Apply here.
- CANAL+ Group is looking for a CDI – Finance & Administrative Director GVA. Apply here.
- Tix Africa is hiring a finance operations specialist (Lagos, Nigeria). Apply here.
- Flutterwave is hiring for several marketing and finance roles. Apply here.
- Credit Direct is expanding and hiring across Product, Tech, Risk, Strategy & HR. Apply here.
- Spot & Tango is looking to hire a Customer Experience Specialist (Remote). Apply here.
- Infuse is looking to hire a Senior Product Manager (Contract, Remote). Apply here.
- LemFi is looking to hire a Customer Support Associate (Lagos, Hybrid). Apply here.
- Moniepoint is hiring for over 100 roles. Apply here.
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Have a lovely Tuesday!
Victoria Fakiya for Techpoint Africa
