Telco

MTN Nigeria delivers region’s top mobile speeds, but users feel the pinch of rapid data depletion

So while MTN leads on speed, most users are still operating on 4G or earlier, or in areas without 5G service

Startups

Merchants of Record can unlock $125 billion for African startups— Startbutton report says

"Merchants of Record are not just a facilitator for African businesses; they're a catalyst," said Mallick Bolakale, CEO of Startbutton.

Mobility

Uganda’s Asaak deploys 2,000 electric motorcycles in four months

Asaak deploys 2,000 electric motorcycles in Uganda in just four months, boosting e-mobility and financial inclusion for boda riders.

Funding

Saudi startup Stream raises $4 million to fix payments for MENA businesses

Saudi fintech Stream has raised $4 million in seed funding to simplify how businesses across MENA bill and collect payments.

Insider

Why African Edtech is abandoning children for adults

Africa’s edtech dream once centred on helping schoolchildren learn online. But as classrooms reopened and parents stopped paying, startups began chasing a new audience

Fintech

KCB Bank Group to acquire stake in Pesapal

KCB Bank Group is acquiring a minority stake in Pesapal, strengthening its fintech ecosystem after its $15.4M Riverbank Solutions deal.

News

Vodafone to acquire Skaylink for $204 million to expand cloud services

Vodafone is acquiring German cloud firm Skaylink for $204 million to strengthen its cloud, security, and digital transformation services across Europe.

Features

Ule Homes isn’t really solving rent. It’s building Nigeria’s credit system

This proptech survived by avoiding ownership while also building a credit bureau.

AI

Gemini vs Nano AI: Understanding the New Wave of Lightweight Models

Explore the difference between Google Gemini and Nano AI discover how lightweight, on-device AI models are reshaping speed, privacy, and accessibility.

AI

Gemini vs ChatGPT: which AI tool is smarter in 2025?

Here is a comparison of Google’s Gemini and OpenAI’s ChatGPT to reveal which AI tool leads in 2025 in creativity, accuracy, and real-world performance.

Google

Google Gemini vs Google Bard: What’s the Difference?

Learn the key differences between Google Gemini and Google Bard and how Google’s new AI system redefines chat, productivity, and creativity.

AI

ChatGPT, Gemini and the Rise of Conversational AI in Africa

Learn how ChatGPT and Google Gemini are leading Africa’s conversational AI movement, transforming education, business, and access to technology.

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