On Techpoint Digest, we talk about SA's Yoco expanding beyond payments with an AI deal, the CBN's data localisation rule, which raises fintech concerns, and Visa’s AI plan to shop with your card in SA.
In today's edition: Revolut wants to launch in South Africa || Spiro raises another $55 million || NCC tightens oversight || Mozambique is building a new cybersecurity strategy
In 10 years, LSETF has also disbursed over 15 billion naira in loans to more than 20,000 micro, small, and medium enterprises, and supported over 82,000 small businesses through capacity-building programmes.
South African startup stub has built an AI-native accounting platform “built for everyday entrepreneurs”, doing all the things a small business needs, wrapped in something simple and intelligent. Founded in 2023, stub offers easy-to-use tools for sending invoices, managing quotes, tracking payments,
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Lesaka pushing back the closing date for the Bank Zero buyout, the CBN's data localisation rule, which raises fintech concerns, and Toyota going fully electric in Kenya.
Seacom has launched a new Nairobi-Kampala route, adding a high-capacity terrestrial connection between Kenya and Uganda as demand for digital services continues to grow across East Africa. The new network links Nairobi, Kisumu and Kampala while providing an upgraded pathway for traffic moving inland
MTN Nigeria has named Bukola Ajayi as its new Chief Information Officer, entrusting the long-serving technology executive with leading the company's digital infrastructure and technology strategy. The post MTN Nigeria Appoints Long-Serving Executive Bukola Ajayi as Chief Information Officer appeared
Nigeria's FMCG market is worth $25B, but only 18% of retailers have ever gotten a formal loan. Omni's new report bets that technology can close that gap.
The Nigerian Communications Commission has opened a three-week public consultation period on a framework that would allow Nigerian students to access approved educational platforms without incurring data charges Industry watchers believe the policy would represent one of the most significant digital
The licence allows the company to offer foreign exchange, money transfer, and payment services in Canada through a newly established subsidiary, while also providing regulatory approval to handle virtual currency and digital asset transactions.
CBN’s data localisation directive has raised concerns among fintech executives over infrastructure readiness, migration risks, costs, and whether local data centers can reliably support payment systems.
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
South African startup stub has built an AI-native accounting platform “built for everyday entrepreneurs”, doing all the things a small business needs, wrapped in something simple and intelligent. Founded in 2023, stub offers easy-to-use tools for sending invoices, managing quotes, tracking payments,
Ukiyo, a South African edutech and youth development organisation, has launched a mobile app that brings education, funding, career opportunities and student support into one platform. Dubbed Global Student Support Platform [GSSP], the platform aims to link young people to educational opportunities,
CNTXT AI, a UAE-based data and artificial intelligence company focused on sovereign AI solutions, has raised $60 million in a Series A funding round co-led by AI71 and BlueFive Capital, as it positions itself to scale secure AI deployments for enterprise and government clients worldwide. The funding
