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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How FNB digital banking is changing the way South Africans bank

FNB is bringing more services together to change how South Africans bank, from WhatsApp eWallet and eBucks to My Advisor and FNB Connect.

Nithio makes second African e-mobility bet, backing profitable Nigerian EV startup MAX

Nithio has invested in Nigerian electric mobility company MAX, extending its Series B3 round to $29 million.

Andrew Milne, co-founder and co-CEO of Kuunda, dies at 54

Andrew Milne, co-founder and co-CEO of Kuunda, a B2B lending-as-a-service fintech, has died at age 54 on 13th October, 2026