The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has set an ambitious goal to reach 187 million National Identification Number (NIN) registrations by December 2025. This plan is part of a broader effort to enroll at least 95% of Nigerians into the…
Starlink, the satellite internet service run by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has officially kicked off internet service in Lesotho, marking a significant step in the country’s effort to improve digital connectivity. This launch follows the granting of a 10-year operating licence…
Luno is back in Kenya, marking a significant return to the country’s vibrant cryptocurrency market after its exit in 2015. The global crypto platform, which initially operated in Kenya under the name BitX between 2013 and 2014, has now officially…
Nigerian startup Sabi has laid off about 20% of its workforce as it shifts its business focus. The company, which started in 2020 as a B2B marketplace serving Africa’s informal trade sector, is now concentrating on commodity exports. This change…
Starlink resumes Nairobi sign-ups after pausing for 7 months, bringing excitement to internet users in Kenya’s capital and nearby towns. The satellite internet company, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, had stopped accepting new customers in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, and…
Flutterwave is enhancing support in Cameroon by offering a full range of digital payment services that help businesses accept and manage payments easily and securely. This move comes as Flutterwave becomes one of the few fintech companies fully licensed to…
Nigerian food delivery startup Chowdeck has made a major move by buying Mira, a restaurant point-of-sale (POS) and management system, for an undisclosed amount. This deal marks a big step for Chowdeck as it aims to become more than just…
Nigerian fintech startup Hizo has raised $100k in a seed funding round, marking a significant step forward in its mission to make sending and spending local currencies across African borders easier for everyone. This Hizo seed funding round, which was…
Mastercard has taken a big step to enable fintech innovation across Africa by partnering with payment solutions company enza. Mastercard partners with enza to enable fintech innovation, making digital payments easier and more accessible for both businesses and consumers all…
Nigeria’s PaidHR, a fast-growing HR technology company, has just raised $1.8 million in a seed round to boost its product development and expand its reach across Africa. The startup, founded in 2020 by Seye Bandele and Lekan Omotosho, wants to…
