AfDB-Backed TechPark CV Turns Cabo Verde into a Cyber Island

With African Development Bank backing, Cabo Verde’s TechPark CV is transforming the island nation into a thriving digital economy hub for West Africa and beyond.

BREAKING: Stripe now supports tax payments in five new African countries

By adding tax support in five African nations, Stripe is signalling a deeper commitment beyond just payment processing. It’s building infrastructure for end-to-end compliance across the continent.

NIPOST strikes direct mail deal with KLM

NIPOST signs a historic direct mail partnership with KLM to enhance Nigeria's international logistics, supporting SMEs with faster, safer cross-border delivery.

Green Voyage, MyStocks.Africa tap $100M African carbon industry

Kenya’s Green Voyage partners with MyStocks.Africa to unlock Africa’s voluntary carbon credit market, enabling $100 investments in climate projects like reforestation.

Uber pilots two wheeler service in Johannesburg, eyes untapped South African market

South Africa does not have a widespread, formally recognized motorcycle taxi industry in urban centers. Uber Moto hopes to change that gradually with a pilot phase.

BREAKING: Jumia narrows losses to $16.5 million in Q1 ’25 as currency problems pressure revenues

"We believe to be on track for the fourth quarter of 2026, targeting full-year profitability on a loss before income tax basis in 2027," said optimistic CEO Francis Dufay

BREAKING: Airtel Money plans 2026 IPO amid fintech growth push

Airtel Money has been a significant growth driver for Airtel Africa. The service operates in 14 countries across the continent, including key markets like Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Gabon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

SEC flags unregistered investment schemes by PWAN/PWAN MAX

Nigeria’s SEC has issued a public warning against PWAN and PWAN MAX, calling out their unauthorized capital-raising practices and possible ponzi structure.

Cardoso’s CBN cuts government advances by 58%, signaling new fiscal discipline

This reduction marks a significant departure from the previous era under former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele.

Students heave sigh of relief following MTN’s come back to Kogi

MTN Nigeria has resumed full network services across Kogi State after a two-week outage caused by a tax dispute. The return brings major relief to over 1.5 million residents and students at Federal University Lokoja who faced severe academic and communication setbacks.

Airtel Africa teams up with SpaceX to expand Starlink internet in underserved regions

The rollout will cover Nigeria, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Zambia, Rwanda, Niger, Chad, and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all markets where Airtel is already active.

Joy is coming for MTN shareholders

"It is a focus area for the entire organisation to restore shareholder capital so we can return to the declaration of dividends in the shortest time possible." Karl Toriola, MTN Nigeria’s CEO said