Who backed African startups the most in H1 2026? Here are the 8 most active investors

The top eight investors of African startups in the first half of 2026.

GTCO’s fintech is moving deeper into Nigeria’s payment infrastructure

GTCO’s HabariPay made ₦7.8bn in profit in H1 2026 as the fintech subsidiary expands its payment gateway, switching and infrastructure business.

Technology got cheaper. Building a business did not get easier

When building technology becomes cheap, the technology stops telling us very much about the business.

How OnePurze’s 20-country launch exposes the regulatory realities of cross-border fintech

OnePurze’s expansion across 20+ countries highlights the regulatory hurdles facing African fintechs. From CBN rules to BCEAO and Bank of Ghana mandates, partner licencing remains the key to cross-border settlement.

How a 30-day challenge landed me my first marketing job — Omolade Falobi

Omolade Falobi built a portfolio with a 30-day challenge. It landed her first marketing job. Now she runs marketing at Daya.

The ₦7T illusion: How infrastructure failure, not economic growth, drives Nigeria’s mobile data boom

Operators recorded an astonishing 155,397 fibre-optic cable cuts during April and May 2026 alone, an average of about 2,500 physically severed lines every day.

MovieBox Pro vs. Amazon Prime Video: Pros and Cons in 2026

MovieBox Pro Amazon Prime: key differences in price, content, safety and copyright risks in 2026.

How Nigerian creators actually make money: Beyond views in 2026

Learn how Nigerian creators make money through brand deals, digital products, services, affiliate marketing and fan support beyond views.

WhatsApp Business: complete guide to features, login, setup, bans, recovery and more

Learn how to set up and log in to WhatsApp Business, use its key features, understand pricing, and recover a banned account.

How to download all your Snapchat Memories in 2026

Download all your Snapchat Memories using My Data, plus how to save individual Snaps, open the ZIP export and check your backup.

How to sell more with WhatsApp Business in Nigeria

Learn how to sell with WhatsApp Business in Nigeria: set up your catalogue, get customers, close sales in chat, collect payments, and win repeat orders.

Is Snapchat really deleting your memories? 2026 facts

Snapchat isn't deleting your Memories. Here's what the 5GB limit means, what changes in January 2027, and how to back up your Snaps.