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MTN Group reported a 33% profit surge in Q1 2025, fuelled by strong performances in Nigeria and Ghana, where booming data and fintech revenues led to major earnings growth.


Safaricom recorded an 11% rise in net profit to $540 million for FY2024, driven by solid Kenyan performance and a sharp decline in Ethiopian losses. Group revenue hit $3 billion, bolstered by M-Pesa and mobile data.


Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and four other African countries can now participate in the $1 million CODM World Championship as Carry1st’s Africa Cup becomes recognised by Activision


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Eazipay is Quietly Fixing One of Africa’s Most Broken Business Systems: Payroll

Across Africa, payroll remains one of business operations’ most outdated, error-prone, and misunderstood business operations. While startups have emerged with…


Jude Dike, Co-founder of GetEquity, to teach founders how to build efficient products with less at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0

Join Jude Dike, CEO of GetEquity, at one of the Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 masterclasses as he shares a lean engineering playbook to help founders control tech costs and ship smarter. Get your VIP pass to attend.

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Ethio Telecom launches eCommerce platform Zemen GEBEYA 

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ethio Telecom’s eCommerce platform Zemen GEBEYA, Safaricom’s strong FY25 profits, and Safaricom’s entry into the orbital race to compete with satellites in Kenya.

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Eazipay is Quietly Fixing One of Africa’s Most Broken Business Systems: Payroll

Across Africa, payroll remains one of business operations’ most outdated, error-prone, and misunderstood business operations. While startups have emerged with…

Why the Lagos Startup Expo has become a must-attend event: real stories, real impact

Lagos Startup Expo is a showcase of Africa’s ingenuity, with organisations unveiling solutions in fintech, healthtech, agritech, logistics, and artificial intelligence.

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Jumia’s revenue dropped by 26% to $36.3 million in Q1 2025

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Jumia’s Q1 2025 loss, how to outplay regulators as a founder, and Airtel minting $145B via mobile money.

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SeerBit, Spectranet Launch ExpressPay to Revolutionise Internet Subscription Payments 

Leading Pan-African payment solutions provider SeerBit has partnered with Spectranet, Nigeria’s pioneer 4G LTE broadband service provider to launch ExpressPay,…

Zambia goes paperless to save $15 million annually

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Zambia going paperless to save $15 million, why SA’s PayShap is not taking off, and Worldcoin losing face in Kenya.

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Why South Africa’s instant payment system isn’t catching on     

PayShap is South Africa’s instant payment system. But despite being designed for fast, low-cost payments, PayShap’s uptake remains low, especially among the low-income users it was meant to serve.

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Infinix Redefines Everyday Tech with Launch of Smart Accessory Ecosystem

From Smart Sound to Smart Health: Infinix’s New Accessories is Redefining Everyday Living Infinix, a global brand known for pushing…

How stablecoins are revolutionising cross-border payments in Africa

Cross-border payments in Africa are expensive and slow. But stablecoins are changing that — offering faster, cheaper, and more accessible alternatives for freelancers, businesses, and everyday users across the continent.

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Senegal’s Teranga Capital goes regional with fresh $3.4M in the bag

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Senegal’s Teranga going regional with a fresh $3.4 million, Complete Farmer exporting Africa’s harvest, and African startups bouncing back in April with $343 million.

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Eazipay is Quietly Fixing One of Africa’s Most Broken Business Systems: Payroll

Across Africa, payroll remains one of business operations’ most outdated, error-prone, and misunderstood business operations. While startups have emerged with…