Zimbabwe’s internet costs hit an all-time high

Last year, the landlocked country's telecommunications industry regulator, POTRAZ, approved three tariff price hikes for telcos

CBN is cracking down on select Nigerian banks for non-compliance

The Central Bank of Nigeria has removed and replaced the management team of Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank.

Africa’s biggest TV network, NTA secures rights to air 2023 AFCON

Africa's biggest TV network, the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) has revealed via its X handle that it has obtained the rights to broadcast all 52 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) events. 

Fez launches Automated Lockers Network to transform delivery in Nigeria

Fez launches Fez Safe Lockers, a revolutionary network of automated lockers designed to transform last-mile delivery in Nigeria

Ericsson banks on MTN’s mobile money arm for Africa fintech play

The partnership aims to expand financial inclusion in the continent, targeting first-time users and established business apps

In Memoriam: Uche Ugo, the Nigerian branding expert and a friend to all

Uche Ugo's impact, like the blue sky, has touched every corner of the Nigerian creative industry. He'll be remembered not just as an exceptional branding expert but as a friend to all.

Nigerian President Tinubu removes Babatunde Irukera as FCCPC CEO

President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has dismissed Babatunde Irukera from his role as the executive vice chairman and CEO of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC).

Interconnect charges debt dispute between GLO and MTN lingers

The multimillion Naira interconnect charges debt between leading Nigerian telcos, MTN and GLO is back. NCC has asked MTN to disconnect GLO users from making calls to its network after the next ten days.

Nigerian fintech Cleva gets into Y Combinator W24, raises $1.5 M pre-seed

Founded just four months ago, the Nigerian fintech startup Cleva has raised $1.5 million in a pre-seed round. It is arguably the first African startup in the Y-Combinator W24 batch to be listed in the directory.

Cyberattack quietly rocks Africa’s top airline

Kenya Airways has reportedly been hacked by a ransomware group, with confidential company information leaked on the web

Kuda hits ₦55.8 trillion in transaction value within four years

Nigerian neobank has recorded ₦55.8 trillion in transaction value within four years.

Peter Njojo truncates sabbatical, ends his decade-old era at Twiga Foods

A month ago, Njojo revealed he was taking a 6-month break from his CEO role at the Kenyan eCom startup