The articles, ideas, and stories shaping how we think about African digital transformation. Curated from the sources we trust — surfaced through our point of view.
The ICASA policy direction aims to make it easier and faster for telecoms operators to build, extend and share network infrastructure.
As providers target connectivity gaps, regulatory approval and commercial viability remain important considerations, says the GSMA.
The ITWeb Brainstorm 2026 CIO Survey finds AI and cyber security are joint top priorities, while budget constraints remain a major barrier.
Africa's deep tech ambitions are growing, but limited infrastructure, funding, talent, and policy support make building harder on the continent.
Bolt Plus enters a market where two rivals already sell memberships; Uber One and Glovo at $2 and $3 per month, respectively.
Millicent Okumu doesn’t leave you wondering whether she believes what she is saying. She speaks with energy, with clarity about whom she is building for.
Derek Lubner’s iZinga Assist uses digital verification to help South African NGOs improve governance, build donor trust and access funding.
In today's edition: Flutterwave lets employees borrow against equity || CANAL+’s MultiChoice problem || South Africa wants telcos sharing || Who secured the bag? 💰
Fatu Ogwuche is launching a weekly live technology show, betting that African tech audiences want to hear directly from the founders and operators.
African banks are investing billions into AI, but few formally track the returns. Inside the disconnect between operational speed and audited profits.
Stablecoin promises in African cross-border finance hit a wall at the off-ramp. However, local liquidity and high FX costs remain major hurdles.
Flutterwave employees can now borrow money with their shares and keep them, as the $3.25 billion fintech begins to offer loans to its entire workforce.
CANAL+ faces a South African test as MultiChoice revenue falls 3%, prompting new DStv packages and stronger content to revive growth.
Nigerian startups reclaim top spot in Africa as 2026 funding hits a massive $635 million, led by logistics dethroning fintech startups.
Peptide Swap presale vs BONK, HYPE, FARTCOIN and ZEC: prices, Dec 31 forecasts and risks ahead of the 2026 holiday season.
Coast Raises $35M to expand AI expense automation, Bill Pay and Accounts Payable tools for businesses across the physical economy.
Xona Raises $250M to scale its Pulsar satellite network, improve navigation resilience and prepare its commercial service for 2027.
Mave Raises $34M to expand AI cybersecurity research, automate threat investigations and improve enterprise security operations.
WILDE Raises $40M from S2G Investments to expand protein snacks, boost production and strengthen its nationwide retail presence.
Cardtonic launches in South Africa with free, instant ZAR-USD conversion, virtual dollar cards, gift card trading and bank payouts.
Legora raises $550 million at an $8.8B valuation. Find out who invested, Legora's growth, & what it means for the legal AI race with Harvey.
DeepSeek raises $15 billion backed by CATL and Tencent to challenge US AI. Find out where the money goes and why it matters for the AI race.
South Africans will have to wait until February for government’s proposed national online gambling tax, says finance minister.
Government’s “ghost worker” audit process flags 4 323 high-risk, suspicious cases in the payroll system, reveals National Treasury.
Group CFO Ashona Kooblall received R10.6 million in remuneration, including R4.62 million in shares, while CEO Rhys Summerton received no base salary.
Biometric enrolment and beneficiary verification result in savings of R13.1 billion in the social grants system, reveals National Treasury.
African banks could accelerate innovation and launch new products faster by unlocking more value from existing payment technology.
From studying anatomy to building Web3 communities, Victoria Abiodun is now writing a book to make blockchain easier for everyone to understand.
Bard Santner is expanding into banking to turn Zimbabwe’s $2.45bn diaspora remittance market into a source of deposits, lending and investment.
On today's edition: South Africa reverses proposed crypto rule || Foreign capital reduces in Kenya’s KCB || Bolt expands EV bet in South Africa || Disney and Netflix call a truce
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