Twiga’s pivot to asset-light model begins with acquisition of Kenyan distributors
Twiga Foods, a Kenyan B2B e-commerce startup, is shifting its strategy and pivoting after years of pursuing direct operations, including managing farms, […]
USPF launches coalition to drive inclusive learning in hard-to-reach communities
The Universal Service Provision Fund (USPF), an initiative of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), will launch the USPF Impact Alliance, a coalition […]
217+ startups, ₦11B fraud, and $3B valuations: Insights from the 2025 Nigeria Payments Report
This article was originally published on TechCabal Insights, and was written by Victoria Olaonipekun– Analyst, TechCabal Insights. Zone, a regulated blockchain-powered payment infrastructure […]
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – MaxAB-Wasoko acquires Fatura
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A first-time fund manager is raising ₦100 billion to fund Africa’s data infrastructure gap
I first met Samuel Efosa-Austin, the chief technology officer of a Lagos-based health insurance startup, at a class for venture capital enthusiasts. […]
MaxAB-Wasoko makes first post-merger move with acquisition of Egypt’s Fatura
In its first post-merger move, MaxAB-Wasoko, the B2B e-commerce giant formed from the 2024 merger between Kenya’s Wasoko and Egypt’s MaxAB, has […]
Jumia’s Q1 2025: More orders, less money, tougher market
This is Follow the Money, our weekly series that unpacks the earnings, business, and scaling strategies of African fintechs, e-commerce, telcos, and […]
Bolt tested inDrive’s fare negotiation model in Nigeria; here’s how that went
Caught between mounting driver demands for lower commissions and the growing popularity of inDrive’s fare-negotiation model, Bolt quietly piloted a “negotiate” feature […]
UBA makes agent banking comeback with 46,000 PoS terminals
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, one of Nigeria’s biggest banking groups, is making a comeback in Nigeria’s booming Point of Sales […]
Next Wave: Ghana just showed Africa a future of venture capital
Cet article est aussi disponible en français First published 18 May, 2025 Ghana just showed Africa a future of venture capital Image […]
Can Nigerian courts handle AI-generated evidence? Lawyers say it’s inevitable
Artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining daily life, and Nigeria’s legal system is struggling to keep up. With the rise of AI-generated content […]
This South African AI-powered edtech helps students land top jobs
In a country grappling with about 32% unemployment rate and a drop in tech hiring activity due to a persistent skills mismatch, […]