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Andrew Christian

Andrew is a reporter, analyst and features journalist investigating the forces shaping Africa's digital economy.
News

Starlink is at the center of an ongoing spectacle in Kenya’s internet space

It's unlikely works are worrisome for operators; a top telco wants authorities to look into the situation

News

Nigeria’s case against Binance draws close to turning point

The crypto exchange faces allegations of money laundering and tax evasion

Ecommerce

Wasoko and MaxAB jump hoops to complete Africa’s largest tech merger

The deal could reshape B2B e-commerce by consolidating resources and expanding service offerings

Fintech

Fintech giant Visa backs Kenya’s Workpay in $5 million raise

The startup has raised new funding led by Norrsken22, with Visa joining, to streamline HR and payroll across Africa, enhancing compliance and expanding financial scope

Streaming Service

South African telcos want streaming platforms to pay for infrastructure

Industry union debates "Fair Share" for OTT services like Netflix to balance telecom costs, investments, and consumer impact

News

Waza ends stealth with $8 million to take on B2B cross-border payments

The Nigerian fintech focuses on providing payment and liquidity solutions for businesses in emerging markets

Spotlight

Past, present, future: Afriex’s path through narrow remittance corridors

Four years after launch, the platform now boasts 400,000 users and has expanded its reach, moving beyond the initial US-to-Nigeria gateway

Crypto

Africa’s biggest crypto scam kingpin confirmed dead

Johann Steynberg, mastermind of the MTI racket, passed on in Brazil after years on the run and months in custody

News

Equatorial Guinea’s smallest province remains without internet

President Teodoro cut off Annobón’s internet amid protests, raising concerns over human rights abuses and gov't repression

News

Tyrese Haspil gets 40-to-life jail term for Gokada founder murder

His shocking betrayal and murder of a tech visionary, driven by greed and lavishness, ends with what many call a befitting verdict

News

SA’s taxman plans clampdown on Shein and Temu

South Africa's tax authority tightens regulations on e-commerce imports, targeting low-cost platforms with new VAT and customs duties to protect local retailers

Fintech

Sendsprint buys Nobel Financial Inc. to up ante in the US

Integrating Nobel Financial’s extensive experience and established customer base, Sendsprint is well-positioned to expand its footprint in the US and support the growing remittance flows to Africa

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