Nigeria has officially entered the era of social sports betting with the launch of BetCorrect, the country’s first platform combining sports, casino, and community interaction. Unlike traditional betting sites, BetCorrect emphasizes social…
Nigeria’s Digital Lenders Cautious as CBN Lowers Benchmark Rate to 26.5%
Nigeria’s digital lending sector is taking a measured approach following the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) reduction of the Monetary Policy Rate (MPR) from 27% to 26.5%, signaling potential relief from the…
Africa’s Venture Boom Faces Slowdown as Development Capital Retreats
For more than a decade, development finance institutions (DFIs) have been the backbone of Africa’s venture capital ecosystem, providing high-risk funding that commercial investors often avoided and supporting early-stage growth for startups…
Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Camon 50, Mid-Range Power Meets Premium Features
Tecno Mobile has quietly launched the Camon 50 and Camon 50 Pro in Africa, ahead of the global showcase at Mobile World Congress 2026. Available in Kenya and Nigeria, the new series…
TikTok Removes Over 580,000 Videos in Kenya Amid Growing Moderation Scrutiny
TikTok removed more than 580,000 videos in Kenya between July and September 2025 for violating its content policies, according to the company’s latest enforcement data. The figures highlight the scale of moderation…
Kenyan Stock Exchange Enables Share Trading via M-Pesa as African Fintech Expands
In a major step for digital finance in Africa, the Kenyan Stock Exchange (NSE) has launched stock trading through M-Pesa, enabling investors to buy and sell shares directly from their mobile wallets….
South Africa Poised for Rapid Digital Payments Growth in 2026 – Expert Prediction
South Africa is set to experience a rapid acceleration in digital payments adoption in 2026, both in retail and enterprise sectors, according to technology and finance analyst Ephraim Modise. Modise attributes the…
CWG Grows Profit by 84% in 2025 on Strong Software and IT Services Sales
CWG, a Nigerian information technology services and infrastructure company, recorded an 84.22 per cent increase in profit in 2025, driven by strong growth in software sales and IT infrastructure services, according to…
Papermap.ai Lets African Businesses Ask Data Questions in Pidgin, Twi, or French
Ghanaian startup Papermap.ai is using AI to make business data more accessible by allowing users to ask questions in Pidgin, Twi, French, or English. The platform, co-founded in July 2025 by Simeone…
Amazon to Close All Amazon Go and Fresh Stores, Shifts Focus to Whole Foods and Delivery
Amazon is officially saying goodbye to its cashierless convenience stores. On Tuesday, the company announced it will close all Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical locations, redirecting its efforts toward same-day grocery…