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PalmPay has been named Africa’s fastest-growing fintech by the Financial Times, reporting $63.9M in revenue and over 35M users.


After 12 years and one million deliveries, Nigerian logistics company Cargoplug, is expanding to the UK to streamline shipping between the UK and Nigeria.


Chowdeck, a Nigerian delivery startup, has officially launched in Ghana, with a customer reward scheme and a rider training programme.


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itel BudsNeo 3 Review:  Crowned Golden Winner at French Design Awards for Sleek Design and 100-Hour Battery Life.

Itel, a globally recognized smart life brand for everyone, proudly announces that its latest wireless earbuds, BudsNeo 3, have been…


ARCON v. the internet: The legal fight to control digital advertising in Nigeria 

Nigeria’s advertisement regulator ARCON is on a legal crusade between existing law and content creators as it now requires approval before posting sponsored content after winning a landmark court case.

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Microsoft to lay off about 6,000 staff globally

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Microsoft’s plan to lay off over 6,000 employees worldwide, why improving women’s health will benefit African economies, and Nigeria’s Chowdeck expanding to Ghana.

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itel BudsNeo 3 Review:  Crowned Golden Winner at French Design Awards for Sleek Design and 100-Hour Battery Life.

Itel, a globally recognized smart life brand for everyone, proudly announces that its latest wireless earbuds, BudsNeo 3, have been…

Why fixing women’s health is key to improving African economies

In this chat with Techpoint Africa, Margaret Ntambi, Partner at Velocity Digital, explores the potential of femtech in Africa, highlighting how investing in solutions for women’s health can drive economic growth and improve lives across the continent.

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Zamtel to launch 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Zamtel’s plans to open 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia, four African startups that will close in the first quarter of 2025, and Meta in hot water in Nigeria.

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Building Smarter: Prefabricated Data Centers for Nigeria’s AI-Driven Future at the Edge

As Nigeria’s digital economy expands and artificial intelligence (AI) adoption accelerates, businesses across industries face increasing demands for efficient, scalable,…

Did you really attend Lagos Startup Expo 1.0 if you’re not coming back for LSE 2.0?

Lagos Startup Expo is a place where you could strike up a conversation with a stranger and walk away with a new business partner, or get real-time product feedback from your target users.

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Facebook’s parent company says Nigeria chat alert part of anti-scam test, not targeted discrimination

Meta says a controversial chat alert seen by Nigerian users was part of a global anti-scam test and not targeted at any country.

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Lohli Officially Launches: Redistributing Wealth in Advertising by Paying Watchers

Lohli, Nigeria’s first Ad-Tech platform that pays users to watch advertisements, has officially gone live, marking a new era in…

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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itel BudsNeo 3 Review:  Crowned Golden Winner at French Design Awards for Sleek Design and 100-Hour Battery Life.

Itel, a globally recognized smart life brand for everyone, proudly announces that its latest wireless earbuds, BudsNeo 3, have been…