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Andrew Christian

Andrew is a reporter, analyst and features journalist investigating the forces shaping Africa's digital economy.
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China’s billion-dollar Africa renewables soft power play

China’s growing involvement in Africa has taken a greener turn with its latest commitment being a $50 billion support for the continent’s energy transition.

Deep Tech

Kenya wants attention in Africa’s drone industry

Kenya fancies its position as a major player in Africa’s taking-off drone space, having had efforts spanning healthcare, agriculture, and logistics.

Deep Tech

Ghana warms up to regulating crypto

Ghana is gearing up to be one of the next African countries to formally regulate cryptocurrencies.

News

Transsion CFO released from custody amid uncertainty

Although Xiao’s release brings some relief, the company remains in a precarious position

Starlink

President Ruto weighs in on Starlink-Safaricom spat, backs competition

Kenyan leader Williams Ruto defends Starlink's presence, emphasizing its role in pushing improved services amid competition in the internet space

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Amid headwinds, Ethiopia’s ban on petrol cars causes EV takeup

With just 1.2M cars, it restricts gas-powered autos through high taxes, aiming to increase public transport and EV adoption amid low car ownership

Venture Capital

Fewer than 5% of seeded African startups make it to Series A

105 companies raised seed funding in 2022. Only 5 have successfully raised their next rounds

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SA’s top digital bank grabs $9.5 million local backing for int’l drive

TymeBank's Singapore-based Holdco, Tyme Global, already making impressive strides in the region, spearheads its global push

Consumer Tech

CFO of Africa’s largest smartphone maker detained, under investigation in China

Xia has been key to financial growth for over a decade; under his stewardship, the firm IPO'd in 2019 and expanded across Africa and other emerging markets

News

Kenya’s satellite internet debate is taking a legal turn

Clash over Starlink intensifies as Kituo cha Sheria sues Safaricom and regulators. The outcome could reshape Kenya's internet landscape and regulatory approach.

News

MTN MoMo resorts to foot soldiers in South African fintech push

A new strategy focuses on grassroots efforts and personal engagement to drive mobile money adoption

News

Nigeria’s crypto watchdog embarks on policy fix

New moves attempt to bring some form of order to a rapidly growing, yet largely unregulated market

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