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.

Ghana’s instant payment Chief, Archie Hesse steps down after almost 20 years

Archie Hesse's nearly two-decade legacy at GhIPSS left an indelible on Ghana's digital payment system. Learn more about Hesse's time at GhIPSS

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.

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.

Liquify, a Ghanaian female-led startup, raises $1.5 million seed to close Africa’s trade finance gap

Liquify, an invoice finance marketplace, secures $1.5M seed funding led by Future Africa. The fintech has already financed $4M worth of trade.

“Solve boring problems,” African AI leaders say at Builders Summit

For builders in the room keen on learning about areas to focus, the advice from the panel of experts was clear: solve repetitive problems.

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.

Nigeria’s CAC targets 24-hour registration with new AI partnership

AI is coming to Nigeria’s company registry. CAC says it’s now 24 hours, though some filings still take up to three days.

TymeBank threatens legal action over 6,500% spike in ID verification fees

TymeBank plans legal action as South Africa raises ID verification fees from 15 cents to 10 rands, calling it a threat to low-income access and financial inclusion.

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.

Afrieximbank launches PAPSS Card. Why now and what about AfriGo?

Afrieximbank announces PAPSS card, following in the footsteps of Nigeria's AfriGo. Why are there more domestic card schemes in Africa? Verve.

MTN launches $240 million data centre to challenge AWS, Azure

The move into infrastructure as a service positions MTN to capitalise on the increasing demand for local cloud solutions in Africa's most populous nation.