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Bolt records 42% drop in offline trips in three months 

Bolt records 42% drop in offline trips in Nigeria, reports surge in safety feature usage amid regulatory scrutiny and competition.

Nawy acquires SmartCrowd to expand into Middle East 

Nawy acquires Dubai-based SmartCrowd to expand into the Middle East, marking a major African-Gulf proptech deal.

MultiChoice raises DStv and GOtv prices again in Kenya 

MultiChoice Kenya increases DStv and GOtv prices for the sixth time since 2022, effective August 2025, as Showmax gets cheaper.

NDPC slams MultiChoice ₦766 million fine for privacy breach

NDPC fines MultiChoice ₦766M for violating Nigeria’s data protection laws by transferring user data without consent.

IHS, ATC, get two-month deadline to improve internet quality

NCC has given IHS, ATC, and other tower firms a 2-month deadline to improve Nigeria’s internet quality or face regulatory penalties.

Complete Farmer’s €2.2M raise signals Africa’s shift toward full-stack agtech

Complete Farmer secures €2.2M EU funding to scale full-stack agtech in Ghana, combining digital tools with rural infrastructure for farmers.

Starlink resumes direct shipments to Lagos, and what it means for Nigeria

Starlink resumes direct shipments to Lagos, offering Nigerians faster internet access without third-party resellers.

MTN’s roaming deal offers relief to 9mobile’s 3 million users

MTN’s roaming deal with 9mobile gives nearly 3 million users improved coverage after years of poor service.

Pan African Towers appoints Echezona Osi as CEO 

Pan African Towers appoints Echezona Osi as CEO to lead growth and transformation in Nigeria's telecom sector starting July 1, 2025.

Lagos to begin digital numbering of houses from tomorrow

Starting July 1, Lagos State will launch a digital addressing system to ease business and boost revenue beginning in Ikeja.

Wave raises $137 million to expand mobile money services across Africa

Wave, Africa’s top fintech unicorn, raises $137 million in debt funding to expand mobile money operations across the continent.

Why Africa’s first healthtech unicorn is closer than you think

With rising investor interest, Africa is on the verge of launching its first health tech unicorn, says HealthCap Africa.