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Showmax to shut down its service outside Africa from December 1
MultiChoice’s on-demand video streaming service, Showmax, has announced a change in availability as of December 1, 2023, Showmax…
₦500m Nollywood investment: Capital Films’ Adim Isiakpona says movies are an appealing investment option
Adim Isiakpona says the recent success of Nigerian films and the entry of international streaming platforms have made it a more appealing investment option
Bolt Kenya appeals judgment that could have seen its licence revoked by Nov 3
Bolt Kenya Country Manager, Linda Ndungu told Technext that the company is already in court for an appeal...
Newly increased DSTV and GOTV subscription prices set to take effect on November 6
The latest review of prices becomes the third in the space of 10 months after initial reviews in April and May
MTN Nigeria revenue rises by 21.4% in 9 months despite Naira fall, MoMo active wallets hit 3.6 million
As MTN's 5G reaches 1.8million users, MoMo PSB's users rise by 53.1% YoY, reaching 3.6 million users
Digital payments network MFS Africa rebrands to Onafriq following US expansion
Africa’s largest digital payments network, MFS Africa, has rebranded to Onafriq. This was revealed in a statement made…
PalmPay launches a ₦300 million giveaway campaign to celebrate 4th anniversary
Leading fintech platform PalmPay is celebrating its 4th anniversary in Nigeria with the unveiling of a ₦300 million…
Nigeria’s TechCabal reaches 1 million monthly web users
TechCabal, a pan-African tech and business publication, achieved an impressive milestone of one million monthly users in October.…
Bolt Kenya ordered to pay driver $662,743 for deactivating account for 168 days
The board also ordered Bolt Kenya to show evident of having a physical office in Kenya by November 3 or risk licence suspension...
Tyranny of the mighty – traditional banks vs fintechs in Nigeria by Elvis Eromosele
Everyone and anyone who understands the tremendous importance of financial inclusion and the essential role fintechs are playing in that space should be concerned.
