South Africa to deactivate 2G and 3G networks in 2027

In September 2022, South Africa's minister for communications, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, for the first time outlined plans for the phasing out of the country's second and third-gen internet connectivity services. 

Presenting our 2023 State of Startup VC Funding in Africa Report

The report, which aims to provide a comprehensive view of the African tech funding ecosystem, reveals that, in line with the global downturn in venture capital funding, the African tech sector saw a significant slowdown in 2023.

OneWeb gains footing in SA’s satellite internet wars

United Kingdom-based low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications firm OneWeb is bullish on conquering the South African internet connectivity space

South African internet users double down on Starlink

West African private equity firm Verod has acquired a 65% stake in Nigeria's leading fitness chain i-Fitness from CardinalStone in a $12 million deal.

Zilla halts BNPL service to focus on cross-border payment

Nigerian fintech startup, Zilla is discontinuing its buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) service to focus on Zillawire, its newly launched cross-border payment.

SafeBoda is returning to Kenyan roads

Ugandan ride-hailing startup, SafeBoda, is set to re-launch in Kenya via Nairobi, the capital city, in February. According to a countdown on its website as of today, January 22, 2024, the ride-hailing service will hit Nairobi roads in the next 13 days—February 4, 2024.

Telesom has claimed Somaliland’s first 5G network

The East African market looks determined to compete on the global stage and charts a course towards technology

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

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).

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

SuperSports is off. Who will broadcast the 2023 AFCON?

On Saturday, January 13, the Alassane Ouattara Olympic Stadium of Ebimpe in Abidjan will host the kickoff of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), a continental male football tournament, featuring a match between Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea-Bissau.