Fintech

The Moniepoint alumni building their own startups

Moniepoint is beginning to produce its own crop of founders. This list profiles 16 of these former employees and the businesses they have gone on to build.

Analysis

Audit reveals 6 out of 8 top Nigerian government sites fail IPv6 readiness test

As millions of citizens rely on digital portals for taxes, identity cards, and business registration, independent testing reveals that key public infrastructure is lagging behind the internet’s global upgrade.

Venture Capital

African VC is getting more selective. This investor shares what it takes to get an investor’s attention

Eunice Ajim explains why she is backing AI-enabled software in Africa, becoming more selective, and navigating a tougher venture capital market.

Fintech

MNT-Halan shares jump 18% on Egyptian stock market debut after $150m IPO

MNT-Halan shares rose 18% on their Egyptian Exchange debut after a $150 million IPO drew heavy demand, valuing its listed Egyptian business at about $745 million.

News

Shein and Temu Face Ban Campaign in South Africa as Unions Warn of Job Losses

South African trade unions are pushing to ban Shein and Temu over concerns about local manufacturing, retail competition and thousands of jobs potentially at risk by 2030.

Level Up

The power of being seen: How Ore Badmus built a career across acting, dance and tech

From acting to tech, Ore Badmus shares how career pivots, starting over in the UK and embracing visibility, shaped her professional journey.

Consumer Tech

Apple HomeView vs Amazon Echo Show: which smart display is worth buying?

Apple HomeView takes on Amazon Echo Show with Siri AI, smart home controls and a personalised experience. But is it worth the higher price?

AI in Africa

What a doctor’s typing speed reveals about Africa’s voice AI gap

How a problem with medical documentation led Nigerian startup Intron to build voice technology for African languages.

Fintech

PalmPay UK posts £21.3m loss after writing off £3.65m loan

PalmPay (UK) Limited recorded a £21.34m loss before tax in 2025, as investment impairments alongside a £3.65 million loan write-off weighed on its financial results.

News

Onafriq shuts down Baxi agent banking in Nigeria

Onafriq is shutting down its Nigerian agent banking division, Baxi, following severe macroeconomic headwinds, naira devaluation, and rising competition in offline agency banking.

Fintech

Moniepoint’s UK accounts reveal a profitable tech business and a loss-making payments operation

Moniepoint Technologies UK Ltd earned £2.06 million in 2025 after a substantial loss the previous year. A separate UK entity reported a loss and received further capital support, offering a glimpse into the different businesses behind the fintech’s international operations.

News

Mastercard, Qatar Holding sell down Airtel Money stakes as London listing values firm at $7bn 

Airtel Money began trading on the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday under the ticker AMC, after an IPO priced at £1.96 ($2.60) a share.