On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Africa's telecoms being hit by rising diesel costs, how TaxInfo is simplifying Nigeria's tax debate, and an American company betting big on Ghana's Ultranet.
Nigeria solved payments. Now it needs to solve power, capital, and AI governance. The DOA Business Series brought together the people building and regulating the digital economy to talk about what comes next.
MTN recently launched One TV, a digital entertainment platform designed to make video content more accessible across its markets and create new opportunities for content creators, broadcasters, and advertisers.
South African VC firm Aions Ventures has launched Aions Seed Fund I, a ZAR100 million (US$6.1 million) seed fund to back local early-stage tech startups and help bridge the country’s gap between early traction and Series A. Aions Ventures wants to work with early-stage founders building in areas suc
By Veerakumar Natarajan, Country Head, Zoho Kenya Advanced technology does not automatically create better businesses. More often, it introduces greater complexity. Across Kenya’s private sector, organisations are managing growing layers of disconnected applications, duplicated workflows, and siloed
3IF Ventures, the first venture capital fund dedicated exclusively to Africa’s insurance technology ecosystem, has secured a $12 million first close, drawing support from FSD Africa Investments and regional reinsurer ZEP-RE as cornerstone investors. The fund aims to address Africa’s vast insurance p
The Enugu State Government has warned against an alleged plan by some market leaders to shut down major markets within the state capital on Saturday to show support during a rally backing reelection of Governor Peter Mbah and President Bola Tinubu. The government stated that such a move contradicts
Nigeria is now the fastest‑growing country for software developers in Africa and the second‑fastest globally. The numbers are impressive and feed a powerful narrative about the continent’s digital future. But for Nigerian engineer and founder Idorenyin Williams, those growth figures risk hiding a mo
MTN Nigeria has responded to growing concerns among subscribers over what many describe as rapid data depletion, attributing the trend largely to evolving user behaviour, increased device connectivity, and data-intensive digital consumption habits. The telecom operator explained that several factors
By integrating with fintechs and payment providers that already serve businesses and consumers, networks such as Aptos gain access to real-world payment flows that can drive transaction volume, deepen liquidity, and strengthen network adoption.
As part of its commitment to fast-track Nigeria’s digital economy, the National Information Technology Development Agency has officially approved the 2025 Annual Report and the 2026 Business Plan of the Nigeria Internet Registration Association. The approval came during a meeting at NITDA headquarte
Zimbabwean startup SoshoPay is a fintech and data platform that enables banks, MFIs, and asset sellers to finance informal small businesses with confidence. Formed in 2022 after founders Simbarashe Gwenzi and Shirley Gwenze identified recurring challenges accessing finance for their own small busine
CargoX, a United Arab Emirates–based autonomous logistics platform, has raised $250 million from an investor group led by BlueFive Capital, marking one of the region’s largest bets on driverless delivery infrastructure. The company also named former Talabat Chief Executive Officer Tomaso Rodriguez a
Digital Africa has launched a €30 million seed-stage fund targeting early-growth startups across the continent, seeking to address a critical funding gap that continues to stall promising ventures before they reach scale. The DA Seed Fund (DASF), with a hard cap of €50 million and a 10-year investme
Binance, the popular cryptocurrency exchange, has appointed former M-Pesa Africa and Visa executive Sammy Mutua as General Manager for Africa, as it steps up efforts to expand across Sub-Saharan markets amid rising interest in digital assets. Based in Nairobi, Mutua will lead Binance’s regional stra
Cascador has awarded more than $5 million in debt and equity funding to seven African entrepreneurs at its 2026 Pitch Day in Nigeria, bringing total disbursements through the programme to over $9 million since inception. The post Cascador Awards Over $5 Million to Seven African Entrepreneurs at 2026
In today's edition: Uber to expand Kenyan operations || Amazon Prime launches in South Africa || ViaTunisia subsea cable goes live || Smartphones to cost Nigerians more
