Ghanaian banks to collect 20% tax on Netflix, Spotify and ChatGPT

Banks in Ghana will begin collecting a 20% tax on payments for Netflix, Spotify, ChatGPT and other foreign digital services on Thursday, October 15.

Nigeria built a tech board. No startup has bothered to list

Four years after its launch, the NGX Tech Board has attracted no startup listings. Why are Nigerian startups staying away, and what needs to change?

What if the 39.6M small businesses in Nigeria use AI

This programme launched to teach small and medium enterprise business owners how to use AI in their business

Who backed African startups the most in H1 2026? Here are the 8 most active investors

The top eight investors of African startups in the first half of 2026.

10 Fintech Platforms to Buy Dangote Refinery IPO Shares in Nigeria

Here are the fintech apps offering the IPO, how to prepare, and what Nigerian investors need to know.

African fintech startups must think bigger in a connected world

African fintech companies must think holistically about customer needs, as we live in the most connected generation the world has ever seen. 

Stablecoins are faster and cheaper but not yet frictionless 

Stablecoins are reshaping cross-border payments for Africa. Analysis of the challenges, fraud, fees and what the future holds.

Why Spiro is partnering with Kenya’s most successful football club

Spiro Kenya has signed a one-year partnership agreement with Gor Mahia Football Club. Discover what it reveals about Africa's startup ecosystem.

Zeepay’s dedicated e-money licence revoked over unbacked balances

The Bank of Ghana has revoked Zeepay Ghana Limited’s Dedicated Electronic Money Issuer license effective immediately on July 14, 2026.  

FoodCourt’s shutdown is a reminder of how hard the food business really is

Demand alone isn’t enough in food tech. Here is why tech-enabled food businesses struggle in Nigeria.

5 African startup sectors set to benefit from the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is creating opportunities beyond football. Here's how African fintech, media, travel, e-commerce, and sports-tech startups stand to benefit.

Inside Asaba computer village: A bustling gadgets hub 

Inside Asaba Computer Village, a sprawling network of technicians, parts dealers, and apprentices keeps Nigeria’s smartphone economy running as inflation and currency depreciation make repairs cheaper than replacements.