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DStv gives South African customers 3 days of free premium channels as it marks 30 years
DStv is offering all its South African decoder customers a weekend of full Premium access, regardless of their…
Hawala raises $3m to launch its app and power financial infrastructure across MENA
Hawala Technology, a fintech startup serving the MENA region, has raised $3 million in a funding round led…
Lagride launches air-conditioned minibus service, to recruit 1,000 drivers
Lagos government-backed e-mobility company, Lagride, has launched an air-conditioned minibus service. Called the Lagride Omni, the service is…
French investor Stoa to acquire Atlas Kenya in $27m deal
The Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) has approved the acquisition of Atlas Kenya by French infrastructure investor Stoa…
FG deepens tech investment through iDICE’s participation in Ventures Platform’s $64m fund
Nigeria’s growing ambition to cement its position as Africa’s digital innovation hub has gained new momentum. The ambition…
Safaricom records $1.5bn in voice and data revenue for six months ending Sept 2025
Telecoms company Safaricom has announced a voice and data revenue of KSh200 billion (~$1.5 billion) in the six…
Senate confirms new NCC board to strengthen oversight of Nigeria’s telecoms sector
The Nigerian Senate has today confirmed the appointment of a new board for the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC).…
Cameroon suffers internet blackout amid protest over President Biya’s re-election
Internet access in Cameroon has been significantly disrupted amid protests over alleged irregularities in October’s presidential election. This…
M-Kopa hits 1 million customers in Nigeria, its fastest country to reach that milestone
M-KOPA announced it has now served 1 million customers in Nigeria, the fastest of its five markets to…
