Chams Holding’s revenue fell sharply in Q3 2025, though improved efficiency helped limit profit losses. The company now faces pressure to rebound and match last year’s strong growth momentum.
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Chams Holding’s revenue fell sharply in Q3 2025, though improved efficiency helped limit profit losses. The company now faces pressure to rebound and match last year’s strong growth momentum.

With Dealroom, Livespot 360’s Solomon Sonaiya and Versus Africa’s Kemdi Ebi are helping African creatives turn passion into scalable, tech-driven ventures.

Powered by Techpoint Africa, Understand African Markets is designed to help the African diaspora understand how to navigate Africa’s unique markets, build scalable solutions and attract investment.

Ghana’s pension funds hold $1bn private capital opportunity, but regulation and caution limit growth
Ghana’s pension assets have surged in recent years, yet most remain in government securities. Fund managers cite regulatory hurdles and risk aversion as barriers to invest in private capital markets.

Enugu’s digital push blends history and ambition—transforming from a coal city into a hub for tech, innovation, and human capital in Nigeria’s Southeast. Dive into the journey with government and the private sector

Netflix may win over Africa’s sports streaming market if it extends its new pivot into the continent
Netflix’s recent pivot into live sports streaming after years of focusing on scripted films and shows could redefine its global footprint. But in Africa, the question is whether it can challenge MultiChoice’s long-standing dominance.

Businessfront Over 50 celebrates Nigerian companies that have lasted 50+ years — honouring resilience, legacy, and impact that outlives generations.

Ido Sum exits TLcom Capital after 14 years, having played a key role in shaping Africa’s tech ecosystem.

President Trump’s executive order imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas could reshape global talent mobility, presenting a unique opportunity for Africa’s tech sector if governments act.

Google is expanding Internet access in Africa with four new subsea cable hubs and a $9m AI research boost, reinforcing its 20-year drive for digital inclusion.

Zoho Nigeria posted 74.28% growth in 2024, down from 83.68% in 2023. While still strong, the slowdown signals Zoho must look beyond pricing to sustain its edge against bigger rivals like Google and Microsoft.

South African bank ABSA has named AWS its preferred cloud provider, enhancing their strategic alliance which began in 2015.

Charismatic but controlling leaders limit African startups’ potential. True innovation comes from empowering teams, sharing authority, and building lasting institutions.

Two Japanese venture capital firms are betting $20m on African innovation, targeting startups in fintech, mobility, logistics, and sustainability.

Teraco has completed its JB4 expansion in Johannesburg, creating Africa’s largest standalone data centre

African tech exits are occurring, but secrecy around deal terms limits the ecosystem’s ability to benchmark success.

Africa’s tech rise is threatened by weak governance, and without accountability and strong oversight, startups risk failure, lost trust, and stunted growth.

In Ikeja’s Computer Village, teenagers are turning to phone and computer repairs as a practical path into tech amid rising education costs and youth unemployment.

Multipolitan has launched The Taxed Generation, a data-driven report mapping the safest global cities for wealth preservation, and highlighting why future wealth must be protected, not just created.

The Logistics Marketplace is a first-of-its-kind global good digital platform designed to solve a critical gap in global health logistics, connecting governments and health partners with reliable service providers to ensure faster, more efficient delivery of medical supplies.