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Copia exits Uganda, to focus on Kenyan operations

B2C e-commerce company, Copia has shut down its Ugandan operations due to the economic downturn. However, it will double down on its operations in Kenya.

Microsoft ADC revamps computing curriculum at Kenyan varsity

Following a review by Microsoft ADC Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is adding emerging tech and UI design courses.

Autochek acquires a majority stake in Egypt’s AutoTager

Autochek has acquired a majority stake in Egypt’s AutoTager to strengthen pan-African footprint, ten months after it expanded into North Africa. This is its second acquisition in the region.

How to subscribe to Apple Music using your MTN line

Music lovers in Nigeria that use MTN can now subscribe to Apple Music using airtime. The service is accessible on Android and iOS devices.

BD Insider 158: Where Netflix invested $175 million in Africa

Inside letter 158: the growth of Netflix's investment in Africa, the partnership between MTN and Apple Music, and the Mastercard Foundation edtech fellowship in South Africa.

Lazerpay shuts down after inability to raise funding

Nigeria's federal executive council has approved the national policy on blockchain. Through the policy, the country will develop regulatory framework to govern the adoption of the technology.

The African M&A deals that we tracked in Q1 2023

Closer collaboration between banks and fintech companies is a positive development and has the biggest potential to drive financial inclusion in Africa.

Ex-Chipper VP, Wiza Jalakasi to lead EBANX’s African operations

Brazillian fintech unicorn, EBANX has hired Wiza Jalakasi, the former VP of global merchant payments at Chipper Cash, to lead its African operations.

BD Insider 157: Is Soko Loan not a predatory lender anymore?

In this letter 157: Solomon Osadolo's journey to becoming a global content design talent, the latest on digital lending regulation in Nigeria and Cameroon's eVisa.

Nigeria inaugurates digital innovation council to drive Startup Act

In line with the Nigeria Startup Act, President Muhammadu Buhari has inaugurated the National Council for Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship to drive the adoption of the Act.

SA fintech Peach Payments secures $31 million Series A

South African-founded fintech Peach Payments has secured $31 million Series A funding from equity fund manager Apis Growth Fund II.

VC funding in Nigeria plunges 92.1% in Q1 2023

Venture capital (VC) funding in the Nigerian tech startup ecosystem declined by 92.1% in Q1 2023 compared to the same period in 2022.