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


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.


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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,…


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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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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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,…

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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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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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…

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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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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3 Years of Impact: How All Talentz Is Redefining Global Excellence in Talent Outsourcing Solutions

On April 26, 2025, All Talentz marked a significant milestone — three years of restoring excellence across industries and borders.…

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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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,…