Nigerian Startup Allawee Aims to Rekindle Fintechs’ Trust in Card-Based Payments
For years, Nigerian fintechs have had a complicated relationship with cards. Early on, many leaned…
Tanzania’s crackdown on 80,000 unlicensed online platforms underscores the government’s increasing control over the digital space.
While the government claims the move is intended to safeguard children's mental health, it also…
NITDA Boss Kashifu Inuwa Says Small Language Models Could Be Africa’s Gateway into the Global AI Race
Kashifu Inuwa, the Director-General of Nigeria’s National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), believes that Africa’s…
Platos Health Secures $1.4 Million Pre-Seed Funding to Launch Preventive Health Device in Nigeria
Platos Health, a Lagos-based health-tech startup revolutionizing home-based preventive care, has secured $1.4 million in…
Why Cybersecurity Risks Are Growing in South Africa and What’s Driving the Surge
South Africa is facing a wave of increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks, and everyday citizens are paying…
MTN Nigeria Shares Jump as Investors Bet on Profit Comeback
As Nigeria’s largest telecom provider, with over 50% market share, MTN plays a pivotal role…
Concerns Over Corruption, Digital Taxes, and IP Protection Keep US Investors Cautious in Kenya and Nigeria”
US tech investors are facing growing operational and regulatory challenges in Nigeria and Kenya, according…
Equinix Commits $140 Million to Boost Internet Access in Southern Nigeria
Equinix, the global data center giant that acquired Nigeria’s MainOne, is investing $140 million over…
Trump’s 14% Export Tariff Has No Impact on Nigeria’s Import-Heavy Telecom Sector
Despite concerns over the 14% export tariff recently introduced by former U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Maroc Telecom is set to launch 5G services in Morocco
Maroc Telecom and Inwi have joined forces to accelerate Morocco’s fibre optic and 5G rollout.…
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