SCOOP: Lagos Life’s parent company is in talks to raise a $2.5 million pre-seed round

Vatar, the company behind Lagos Life, is seeking $2.5 million in pre-seed funding after its virtual game attracted 10 million players.

Fatu Ogwuche launches Tech This Week to bring African tech builders closer to audiences

Fatu Ogwuche launches Tech This Week, a live show giving African tech founders a platform to explain industry trends, share insights and engage audiences.

South Africa to rewrite crypto rules following objections

South Africa will rewrite its draft crypto rules after thousands of objections, though crypto stays inside the capital flow framework.

Adewale Yusuf steps down as CEO of AltSchool Africa

Adewale Yusuf steps down as AltSchool Africa CEO after five years, with co-founder Akintunde Sultan taking over to drive the edtech’s next phase.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.