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Mohamed Chaudry has stepped down as CFO and co-COO of Vendease during a critical restructuring phase.


South Africa is considering bending its telecom equity rules for Elon Musk’s Starlink, potentially trading regulatory consistency for diplomatic and tech investment gains.


The US House has approved a controversial 5% tax on remittances by non-citizens, a move that threatens revenue for African fintechs.


Carrot Credit raises $4.2m to expand its asset-backed lending platform, enabling Africans to access credit by leveraging stocks, crypto, and fixed-income investments


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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation proudly launches the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration…


Seye Bandele joins Lagos Startup Expo panel on “how to hack storytelling as a founder”

Discover how Seye Bandele uses storytelling to win minds, money, and markets at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 — don’t miss this session!

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IHS Towers to exit Rwanda by H2 2025

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss IHS Towers’ exit from Rwanda, how this startup is closing Africa’s remote job gap, and the South African Competition Commission’s approval of the Canal+-MultiChoice merger.

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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation proudly launches the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration…

As Africans focus on tech skills, Remote4Africa wants to find them jobs

Remote4Africa is building Africa’s remote workforce one job at a time. Fully bootstrapped and self-sustaining, the platform connects African talent to global opportunities through curated and vetted listings.

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Google launches new features across Gmail, Docs, Search

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Google’s new features for Gmail, Docs, and Search, why African startups must address wicked problems, and a US bill considering immigrant transfers.

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Tech-Enabled Floral Gifting: From Local Vendors to Your Doorstep in Record time

Imagine this: it’s a special day for someone you deeply cherish, and you want to make it unforgettable. You’re thinking…

Innovate Africa Fund’s focus on ‘wicked problems’ is shaping how African startups can solve problems

Innovate Africa Fund supports entrepreneurs tackling the continent’s most persistent problems, and Managing Partner Kristin Wilson discusses the challenges and tips for building scalable, sustainable startups.

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Telkom South Africa worth drops by nearly 50%

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Telkom losing R140 billion, why Nigeria needs a working stablecoin, and Fatura fueling MaxAB-Wasoko’s fintech push.

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Advancing AI for Good: How Africa Can Lead in Digital Sovereignty and Inclusive Innovation

AI offers Africa a chance to leapfrog barriers, drive inclusion, and own its digital future. Vodacom leads with local solutions…

A functioning local stablecoin strengthens case for digital asset regulation, says Luno Nigeria CEO

Since Nigeria’s SEC secured the Investment and Securities Act 2025, changing the way local crypto exchanges operate, proper regulatory oversight has gained favour with operators in the ecosystem.

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Starlink gets one-month ultimatum in Ghana

On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Starlink’s Ghana operation running into red tape, how this one mistake could kill your HR startup, and Lagos’ plans to implement AI guidelines in Nigeria.

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The Africa Deep Tech Foundation

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation Launches 2025 Challenge: Fueling Innovation in Constraint

The Africa Deep Tech Foundation proudly launches the Africa Deep Tech Challenge 2025 powered by Future Africa and, in collaboration…