CFO of Africa’s largest smartphone maker detained, under investigation in China

Xia has been key to financial growth for over a decade; under his stewardship, the firm IPO'd in 2019 and expanded across Africa and other emerging markets

Kenya’s satellite internet debate is taking a legal turn

Clash over Starlink intensifies as Kituo cha Sheria sues Safaricom and regulators. The outcome could reshape Kenya's internet landscape and regulatory approach.

NITDA’s NCLAIR launch ₦100 million initiative backed by Google to support local AI startups in Nigeria

The National Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (NCAIR) has announced the launch of an AI fund initiative to support startups with resources to scale AI-driven solutions within Nigeria.

All road leads to Kigali for Africa Tech Forum 2024

“As technology continues to grow across Africa, Africa Tech Forum provides a veritable meeting place for startups, regulators, investors, enthusiasts, disruptors and everyone working across various layers of Africa’s tech ecosystem”.

Nigeria’s Risevest acquires Kenyan counterpart, Hisa

Nigerian fintech Risevest has recently aquired Hisa, a kenyan investment startup enabling them to tap into Kenyas digital investment Market

Prembly Co-founder, Niyi Adegboye, on issues on digital security and KYC compliance within Africa’s private sector

In an interview with Niyi Adegboye, Prembly's co-founder and COO, he gave insights on how KYC verification policies affect businesses within the African private sector and how businesses can position themselves to solve some of these issues.

Flutterwave Strengthens Executive Bench with New CFO, Mitesh Popat

Flutterwave Strengthens Executive Bench with New CFO, Mitesh Popat

MTN MoMo resorts to foot soldiers in South African fintech push

A new strategy focuses on grassroots efforts and personal engagement to drive mobile money adoption

Nigeria’s crypto watchdog embarks on policy fix

New moves attempt to bring some form of order to a rapidly growing, yet largely unregulated market

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

Nigeria’s case against Binance draws close to turning point

The crypto exchange faces allegations of money laundering and tax evasion

Bolt halts inter-country requests between Nigeria and South Africa due to ride-hailing war

Bolt has restricted the inter-country request feature for its customers in Nigeria and South Africa due to the recent ride-hailing battle between both countries