Is the rising cost of data stifling Nigeria’s digital dream?

What happens when a digital economy becomes too expensive for most to access? Nigerians are becoming "digital minimalists" by necessity, not choice.

Grok 4 is here. Everything you need to know about xAI’s most ambitious AI yet

Did you use Grok 3? Find out what your options are with the new Grok 4.

Ghana’s Central Bank mandates crypto firms to register by August 15

After 11 months of consultation, Ghana moves from crypto draft rules to action. VASPs must now register or risk getting shut out.

Bolt records 42% drop in offline trips in three months 

Bolt records 42% drop in offline trips in Nigeria, reports surge in safety feature usage amid regulatory scrutiny and competition.

How Cassie Jaganyi is writing Uber’s story across Sub-Saharan Africa

Uber’s Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Cassie Jaganyi, shares her journey from accounting to storytelling, and what it takes to build trust and relevance with African audiences.

GTCO debuts on London Stock Exchange with 36.4 billion shares

The London listing represents a significant continuation of this capital-raising drive ahead of the 2026 deadline.

What’s new in Samsung’s new foldables from Galaxy Unpacked 2025?

More AI. Bigger cameras. Less bulk. And a $900 foldable

Nawy acquires SmartCrowd to expand into Middle East 

Nawy acquires Dubai-based SmartCrowd to expand into the Middle East, marking a major African-Gulf proptech deal.

Stitch buys Efficacy to take full control of card payments in South Africa

Stitch now runs the full card stack—gateway, switch, and acquirer—after buying Efficacy Payments.

Okra not dead: Shuts Nebula, doubles down on payments

Okra is restructuring its core payments business after shutting down its cloud service, Nebula. Despite exit rumours, the fintech remains active and is exploring new backers.

Kuda’s second attempt at multicurrency banking comes with lessons and $15M backing from investors

The move is primarily aimed at retaining its customers who are relocating abroad, Chief Executive Officer Babs Ogundeyi said.

MultiChoice raises DStv and GOtv prices again in Kenya 

MultiChoice Kenya increases DStv and GOtv prices for the sixth time since 2022, effective August 2025, as Showmax gets cheaper.