12 African Fintech Startups Offering Cross-border Payment Solutions This Year
It’s funny how sending money across borders feels like a solved problem until you actually try to do it in Africa. This gets worse when you’re trying to receive money from the US or Europe. You jump between apps, wait for approvals and that haunting “your bank does not support
Google agrees to comply with Uganda’s data privacy law
Google withdrew its appeal in a high-profile data protection case in Uganda and has agreed to comply with the country’s Data Protection and Privacy Act. The move follows last year’s decision by the Personal Data Protection Office (PDPO), which found the company in breach of the law for operating in
14 African Startups to Watch in the Technology Sector in 2026 & Beyond
Africa’s startup ecosystem is not just growing, it’s exploding. In recent years, technology entrepreneurs across the continent have launched companies that are solving uniquely African problems with globally relevant innovation. Whether it’s fintech making financial services accessible, agritech digitizing supply chains, AI boosting health and accessibility, or green mobility powering
X rolls out major AI update that now allows Grok improve your Following feed
Elon Musk has introduced a new update on X that allows Grok, the platform’s AI system, to rearrange posts in the Following feed. Instead of listing posts strictly in the order they were published, Grok now decides which ones appear first based on what it interprets as most relevant to
Starlink rival, Amazon Leo launches waitlist for many countries, including Nigeria
Starlink rival, Amazon Leo launches a waitlist for many countries, including Nigeria, to collect details of would-be early users of its satellite Internet service when it eventually rolls out. Recall that the company recently began its first public testing with select enterprise customers ahead of an anticipated wider commercial rollout in 2026.
MoMo PSB seals deal with Thunes to expand cross-border payments for Nigerians
The fintech platform of Nigeria’s largest mobile network operator, MTN, MoMo PSB, seals a deal with Thunes, a global B2B platform for cross-border payments, to enable its users to receive funds from abroad instantly. The partnership significantly expands MoMo’s international remittance capabilities, allowing users to receive money from key markets
Google, LinkedIn, and TikTok removed over 28m Nigerian accounts in 2024
The Federal Government has disclosed that Google, LinkedIn and TikTok removed over 28 million Nigerian accounts in 2024. This is part of their efforts to tackle online fraud, impersonation and harmful content in Nigeria. The crackdown was championed by a collaboration between the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) and
Nigeria holds rates at 27% to cement inflation wins
Nigeria’s central bank left borrowing costs unchanged on Tuesday, opting to pause a nascent easing cycle to safeguard gains made against persistent price pressures. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), led by Governor Olayemi Cardoso, voted to retain the benchmark interest rate at 27%. The decision effectively rules out further rate
Inside mPharma’s Journey: Fixing Pharmacy Supply Chains at Scale
It started with a question that felt almost naive. Why is it so hard to get the medicines people need? Not rare cancer drugs or experimental therapies. Just everyday prescriptions. Blood pressure meds. Insulin. Antibiotics. The things pharmacies should never run out of, yet often do. Gregory Rockson saw that
Meet Richard Afolabi, the Founder Using Tech to Preserve African History & Identity
When most people think of tech in Africa, they imagine apps, startups, and big city offices. But for Richard Afolabi, it’s always been about more than the latest innovation; it’s about shaping a future where technology meets identity. Leaving behind the comfort of predictable tech roles, he founded Bekkah AI,
