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A new PiggyVest report shows 30% of Nigerians earn under ₦100,000 monthly, while rising inflation and weak purchasing power leave most unsure their income can c

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss KOKO Networks' collapse, when power bills eat into your profits, and Starlink's regulatory wall in Namibia.

Nigeria’s co-working spaces promise reliable power, but rising tariffs and diesel costs are squeezing margins, forcing operators to rethink pricing and diversif

Ayoba, MTN’s super app, is being gradually phased out as part of a broader strategy to simplify its digital services and build a single platform that combines c

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss creators in Malawi ‘s plan to start earning online in April, a Nigerian AI tool for building websites, and Moniepoint acquiring

Sampson Ovuoba believes building UI should not be code-heavy, so he built Windframe for developers to build visually. Today, engineers from a16z use the platfor

The African Technology Expo brings together decision-makers, senior executives, regulators, and technology professionals to do business and explore the future o

The objective of the iDICE Programme is to promote entrepreneurship,...

ClippaPay connects African creator to brands through UGC production, video...

Moniepoint’s acquisition of Orda signals a deeper push into restaurant operations, embedding payments into daily workflows and setting up stronger competition w

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ghana's decision to block IDs linked to MoMo fraud, from missed aerospace dreams to space leadership, and Kenya's tightening of

In this edition of After Hours, we follow Eunice Olubayo as she shares the challenges of pursuing a space career in a landscape where opportunities were scarce.

Daniel Anomfueme began as the neighborhood’s unofficial IT support, learning tech via Wikipedia and a Galaxy Star Samsung. Now a Technical Project Manager, he's

The joint initiative aims to equip 1,000 Nigerians with structured...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Safaricom's M-Pesa update, Showmax's shutdown in April 2026, and the launch of Starlink in the Central African Republic.

Africa already shapes global social media through participation, content, and creativity. The next step is structural: building platforms that capture value, am

Utiva joins Techstars to build AI-powered global hiring infrastructure, connecting...

As criticism of POS agents grows, Nigeria risks overlooking their deeper value. Built for an informal economy, these networks could power access to finance, com

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss South Africa’s Competition Commission's investigation into Showmax's shutdown, Africa’s AI push moves from plans to action, and

As Nigeria drafts its AI strategy, Ghana and South Africa offer critical lessons on what works and what doesn’t.

Nomba's Global Payout API lets fintechs collect naira or stablecoins...

Akọ AI Ltd, an artificial intelligence company incorporated in the...

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Tanzania leading Africa’s contactless payment shift, why fintechs are expanding beyond one product, and lawmakers probing Showma

Nigerian fintechs built their edge by specialising. Now, competition, customer demand, and revenue pressure are pushing them to expand into full-service financi