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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


A court sitting in Abuja has dismissed the FCCPC’s case against MultiChoice’s price increase, ruling the commission acted beyond its powers and denied the pay-TV provider a fair hearing in the process.


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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,…


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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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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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,…

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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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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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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TECNO Champions a New Era of AI Imaging and Peak Performance with the Launch of CAMON 40 Premier 5G

Global innovative technology brand, TECNO, has officially unveiled the CAMON 40 Premier 5G, the flagship model in its newly launched…

Ghana’s Complete Farmer is connecting African farmers to global markets 

Using a blend of tech, finance, and human networks, Complete Farmer is helping farmers in Ghana and Togo to access an international market and has its sights set on an expansion to Côte d’Ivoire.

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Airtel to roll out Starlink in underserved Africa

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Airtel’s plan to roll out Starlink in underserved Africa, robot delivery in Nigerian estates, and South African prisoners can study with laptops but no Internet.

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SeerBit

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,…