On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria launching FreeTV with no subscription fees, Ukiyo aiming to be LinkedIn for students, and a Kenyan court freezing an AI-powered radiology platform.
Egyptian ed-tech startup eYouth has partnered with Syrian counterpart Doroob in a strategic alliance that blends eYouth’s regional digital footprint with Doroob’s localised training hubs to equip Syrian youth with market-ready skills and job opportunities. Founded in 2016 and taken online in 2018, E
FutureTECH by Raya, the corporate startup accelerator backed by Raya Holding for Financial Investments, and AMAN Holding, Egypt’s most integrated fintech group, have partnered the American University in Cairo’s business accelerator AUC Venture Lab to foster innovation and accelerate the growth of st
ARRW, an Egyptian ride-hailing startup positioning itself as a homegrown alternative to global mobility platforms, has secured $4 million in funding from Tasheed Egypt to expand its footprint in one of the region’s most competitive transport markets. The Cairo-based company plans to deploy the capit
Ripple has made a strategic investment in Flutterwave as part of the African payments company’s Series E funding round, deepening the integration of blockchain-based settlement infrastructure into one of the continent’s largest fintech platforms. The investment, which values Flutterwave at $3.2 bill
As regulators, telecom operators, and technology providers battle over new lending rules, millions of Nigerians are caught in the middle. Here's how the FCCPC's lending reform turned airtime borrowing into a national controversy.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how DStv is cutting over 300 jobs in South Africa, why Nigerians can't borrow airtime, and how South Africa is withdrawing a draft AI policy due to bogus references.
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how the IMF wants Nigeria to tax telecom services again, how Canada's Nuvei is acquiring Payoneer for $2.75 billion, and how Africa's largest telco has a 420,000-kilometre plan.
The Airtel Africa Foundation, through Airtel Nigeria, has completed the disbursement of first year funding to the first cohort of 100 beneficiaries under its flagship Airtel Africa Tech Fellowship Programme. The initiative, which was launched to support high-performing but financially disadvantaged
Flutterwave, Africa’s most valuable fintech company, has raised a Series E round at a $3.25 billion valuation after a strategic investment from Ripple.
Egyptian fintech unicorn has secured undisclosed equity funding in a deal that values the company at US$1.4 billion. Founded in 2018, MNT-Halan was created to digitally bank the unbanked and substitute cash with electronic solutions. The MNT-Halan digital ecosystem includes small and micro business
Thirteen ed-tech startups have been selected for this year’s edition of the Mastercard Foundation EdTech Fellowship in Egypt, expanding the programme portfolio to 36 startups supported across three cohorts. Run by EdVentures, the corporate venture capital arm of Nahdet Misr Group, in partnership wit
Algebra AI, a United Arab Emirates-based artificial intelligence startup, has raised $7 million from a group of regional and international investors to deliver managed AI services tailored to mid-sized businesses across the Gulf. The company, backed by Infinity Constellation, BECO Capital, Silicon B
TiE Dubai, the regional chapter of global entrepreneurship network The Indus Entrepreneurs, has opened applications for the 2026 edition of its TiE Women MENA Program, aiming to scale women-led startups as investment activity in the region begins to rebound. The initiative, now in its seventh year,
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company and parent company of Zoho and ManageEngine, announced the launch of Nathu La, a designed-in-house server and a pivotal step in the company’s journey towards building its full technology stack, from the hardware layer to software applications. With Nathu
Moroccan proptech startup Agenz has raised $5 million in an oversubscribed seed round backed by Breega, Attijariwafa Ventures, and Saviu Ventures. Founded in 2021 by brothers Malik and Badr Belkeziz, the company operates across several layers of the real estate value chain, combining property valuat
Bolt has recognised and rewarded some of its top-performing drivers across Nigeria, presenting household appliances and other gifts to encourage professionalism, strengthen driver engagement and improve service quality on the platform. The post Bolt Rewards Top Drivers Across Nigeria to Boost Servic
The funding round saw participation from Breega, a European venture capital firm, Attijariwafa Ventures, and Saviu Ventures, an Africa-focused growth capital fund.
