Fintech

MNT-Halan shares jump 18% on Egyptian stock market debut after $150m IPO

MNT-Halan shares rose 18% on their Egyptian Exchange debut after a $150 million IPO drew heavy demand, valuing its listed Egyptian business at about $745 million.

News

Shein and Temu Face Ban Campaign in South Africa as Unions Warn of Job Losses

South African trade unions are pushing to ban Shein and Temu over concerns about local manufacturing, retail competition and thousands of jobs potentially at risk by 2030.

Consumer Tech

Apple HomeView vs Amazon Echo Show: which smart display is worth buying?

Apple HomeView takes on Amazon Echo Show with Siri AI, smart home controls and a personalised experience. But is it worth the higher price?

Fintech

How FNB digital banking is changing the way South Africans bank

FNB is bringing more services together to change how South Africans bank, from WhatsApp eWallet and eBucks to My Advisor and FNB Connect.

Fintech

Who is Trademarks Global Concepts, the new majority owner of eTranzact?

Trademarks Global Concepts has taken control of eTranzact after acquiring a 56.18% stake from Access Bank and other shareholders.

Startup

What ITANA’s digital trade zone means for African startups

ITANA aims to help African startups operate from Nigeria, enjoy tax benefits and attract global investors.

News

Microsoft’s Nairobi shake up puts Silicon Savannah’s ambitions to the test

Microsoft’s reported plans to close its Nairobi engineering operations have raised fresh questions about Kenya’s Silicon Savannah ambitions. As engineers face uncertainty and AI reshapes software development, local technology leaders argue that African businesses must build the capacity to retain talent and compete globally.

Consumer Tech

What Lagos Life Game Teaches us About Building Products That Go Viral and Make Money

Lagos Life game went viral by turning everyday Nigerian life into a product people wanted to play, share and pay for.

Mobility

Moove reportedly exits Nigeria after 6 years, offers ₦35B to customers

The move comes weeks after Uber ended its operations in Nigeria on September 2 after 12 years, a development that put Moove's original model under pressure.

News

The 2027 Ranking of Nigeria’s Top Universities Is Out

Here are the top 20 universities in Nigeria and what the latest 2027 Times Higher Education ranking says about their performance.

Consumer Tech

How the Nigerian life simulator Lagos Life game works

See how Lagos Life let players work, earn money, rent homes and build virtual lives in Lagos.

News

Nigeria rolls out digital postcodes for every building

The system uses geographic information technology to pinpoint locations with far greater accuracy than the old six-digit numeric codes.