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CMC Networks appoints ex-Google exec, Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to lead AI push in Africa

Breaking: MTN Nigeria secures roaming agreement with T2 Mobile

With this spectrum lease arrangement, MTN will be able to handle the additional network traffic through its infrastructure

Yoco picks two Co-CEOs, as founding CEO Maphai steps back

Katlego Maphai, who led Yoco from startup to 400,000 merchants, steps down.

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Anchor secures cross-border payment licences to expand compliance foundation for global money movement

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Paystack backs Kids Innovation challenge 2025, rallies Young Innovators across Nigeria

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The Founder’s Exit Strategy: Think Acquisition, Not IPO

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Kredete raises a $22M Series A round to expand credit-building infrastructure with stablecoin transfers to Africa

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CMC Networks appoints ex-Google exec, Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to lead AI push in Africa

5 hours ago

Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director will now expand AI-driven connectivity across 62 markets in Africa and the Middle East.

Fintech

The latest news and analysis on Africa's fintech startups, including consumer finance, cryptocurrency, digital banks and payments.

By Victory

Yoco picks two Co-CEOs, as founding CEO Maphai steps back

Katlego Maphai, who led Yoco from startup to 400,000 merchants, steps down.

By Justina Salami

“POS geo-tagging is a tool for protection, not punishment” – Lotus Bank’s Akinlabi Adegoke

Lotus Bank’s Akinlabi Adegoke explains why POS geo-tagging is protection, not punishment, and how it reshapes ethical banking in Nigeria.

By Condai, Benjamin

Ivorian fintech Djamo secures first microfinance licence with no objection from the BCEAO

After three years, YC-backed Ivorian neobank Djamo secures the first microfinance licence in French-speaking West Africa with BCEAO approval.

Startup Life

By Jesutofunmi

7 career lessons from Emmanuel Faith on building in Tech

August 21, 2025

Emmanuel Faith, an HR leader with nearly a decade of experience shares seven lessons that can help tech professionals grow their careers.

Mobility

The latest news, analysis and developments covering Africa mobility startups, including logistics, transport and travel.

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LagRide rolls out 10,000 cars with bank-backed leasing ahead of Ember rush

LagRide is betting on a bid to place 10,000 drivers on Lagos roads before December.

By Justina Salami

Buupass expands with 13 new operators as it builds Africa’s mobility backbone

Buupass expands with 13 new transport operators across East Africa. The platform boosts ticket sales and parcel delivery across Africa.

By Justina Salami

Yango Group launches first automotive branch in Côte d’Ivoire

Yango Group launches Yango Motors in Côte d’Ivoire at the Abidjan Auto Show 2025, introducing affordable cars and financing options.

Venture Capital

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Hux Ventures shuts down fund, transitions to studio

2 weeks ago

The team will now cofound and scale startups from inside.

Consumer Tech

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How to obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN) online

3 days ago

President Bola Tinubu’s Tax Administration Act takes effect in January 2026. Without a Tax ID, you won’t access banking, crypto or insurance, so this guide shows how to get it online before the rush.

Featured

CMC Networks appoints ex-Google exec, Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to lead AI push in Africa

Breaking: MTN Nigeria secures roaming agreement with T2 Mobile

Yoco picks two Co-CEOs, as founding CEO Maphai steps back

Partners

Anchor secures cross-border payment licences to expand compliance foundation for global money movement

Paystack backs Kids Innovation challenge 2025, rallies Young Innovators across Nigeria

The Founder’s Exit Strategy: Think Acquisition, Not IPO

Kredete raises a $22M Series A round to expand credit-building infrastructure with stablecoin transfers to Africa

Latest Stories

CMC Networks appoints ex-Google exec, Mahesh Jaishankar as Managing Director to lead AI push in Africa

Fiverr cuts 30% of workforce to double down on AI

How 10 tech professionals approach money conversations in their careers (Part 2)

Breaking: MTN Nigeria secures roaming agreement with T2 Mobile

US investors to take majority control of TikTok under new deal with China

Fintech

Yoco picks two Co-CEOs, as founding CEO Maphai steps back

“POS geo-tagging is a tool for protection, not punishment” – Lotus Bank’s Akinlabi Adegoke

Ivorian fintech Djamo secures first microfinance licence with no objection from the BCEAO

Startup Life

7 career lessons from Emmanuel Faith on building in Tech

How to build a powerful value proposition as a startup

Dear remote worker, go and take your bath

Preserving company culture while scaling: Lessons from growing a fintech from 25 to 100+ employees

Here’s how forward-thinking tech companies are building inclusive workplaces for women in 2025

Mobility

LagRide rolls out 10,000 cars with bank-backed leasing ahead of Ember rush

Buupass expands with 13 new operators as it builds Africa’s mobility backbone

Yango Group launches first automotive branch in Côte d’Ivoire

Venture Capital

Hux Ventures shuts down fund, transitions to studio

TLcom reaches midpoint deployment in $5M TAPSI fund with key bet on TurnStay

Flat6Labs restructures into F6 Group, launches F6 Ventures to back early-stage startups

54 Collective faces liquidation over misused Mastercard Foundation grant

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

Consumer Tech

How to obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN) online

What’s ‘Awe dropping’ from Apple’s keynote and what we’ve seen before

iPhone 17 Air and other new phones to expect this September

Why you might want to skip the Pixel 10 phone (And what Apple and Samsung got right)

The best interest rates from Nigerian digital banks (2025)

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