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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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OPay’s Security Questions Are Back and Smarter Than Ever

OPay has officially rolled out its improved security question feature, adding another protection layer to keep user accounts safe from…


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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OPay’s Security Questions Are Back and Smarter Than Ever

OPay has officially rolled out its improved security question feature, adding another protection layer to keep user accounts safe from…

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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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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The Future is Here:Visa Announces New Era of Commerce Featuring AI

The future of commerce is on display at the Visa Global Product Drop with powerful AI-enabled advancements allowing consumers to…

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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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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Flowmono offers e-signatures and no-code automation to help businesses digitise faster and smarter from anywhere

The leading e-signature platform just launched Flowmono Automate, a no-code workflow automation service designed to eliminate bottlenecks and boost collaboration…

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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These UNILAG graduates are building an AI-powered delivery robot for Nigerian estates

These UNILAG graduates are building AI-powered delivery robots for Nigerian estates. However, making a business is where the technology gets interesting.

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OPay’s Security Questions Are Back and Smarter Than Ever

OPay has officially rolled out its improved security question feature, adding another protection layer to keep user accounts safe from…