Friday, May 16

Inside Africa’s billion-dollar creator economy: From side hustles to startups

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Inside Africa's creator economy

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Moroccan startup Sand to Green has secured $50K at the DeepTech Summit 2025, signalling rising global interest in African climate-tech solutions


Netflix is raising its prices in South Africa for the second time by 20%, affecting three of its four plans.


AURA, a South African emergency response startup, has raised €13.5M to expand into the U.S. and scale its API-driven service that connects users to nearby responders.


Airtel Africa is initiating a $55 million share buyback, part of a broader $100 million programme, following a $328 million profit rebound.


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Partnering with Africa’s Boldest Businesses: TAG Steps Into The Spotlight

Positions itself as the Strategic Growth Partner for African SMEs  TAG, an independent advisory and investment management firm, is becoming…


Get a feel of Lagos Startup Expo 2.0 at our next Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on X Spaces

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Join us for the upcoming interactive Lagos Startup Expo AMA session on X (formerly Twitter), featuring exhibitors, sponsors, and masterclass facilitator Jude Dike, CEO of GetEquity, on Thursday, May 22

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Nigeria to launch 4 satellites to tackle insecurity

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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Nigeria’s launch of satellites to combat insecurity, JAMB’s epic scoring glitch, and why content creation is leading in Africa.

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Partnering with Africa’s Boldest Businesses: TAG Steps Into The Spotlight

Positions itself as the Strategic Growth Partner for African SMEs  TAG, an independent advisory and investment management firm, is becoming…

7 answers about how JAMB error affected over 370,000 candidates

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Over 370,000 JAMB candidates were hit by a tech glitch because JAMB forgot to install a key update on Lagos and South-East servers. Here are 7 answers about how JAMB 2025 error happened.

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Sierra Leone’s telco regulator to cough up $4.2m or shut down

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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Sierra Leone’s telco regulator coughing up $4.2 million or shutting down, ARCON’s warning to content creators, and Spiro’s plans to expand into Tanzania and Cameroon.

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POCO Set to Shake Up Nigeria’s Smartphone Market with Two Exciting New Launches

It’s time to get excited, Nigeria! Rumor has it that POCO, the dynamic sub-brand of Xiaomi Corporation, is preparing to…

ARCON vs. the Internet: The legal fight to control digital advertising in Nigeria 

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Nigeria’s advertisement regulator ARCON is on a legal crusade between existing law and content creators as it now requires approval before posting sponsored content after winning a landmark court case.

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Microsoft to lay off about 6,000 staff globally

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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Microsoft’s plan to lay off over 6,000 employees worldwide, why improving women’s health will benefit African economies, and Nigeria’s Chowdeck expanding to Ghana.

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Science of Trade Conference 2025 Delivers Bold Vision for Africa: Certification, Innovation, Trade Access & Women Empowerment Across 3 Transformative Days

The Science of Trade Conference 2025, organised by Dr. Inya Lawal, Founder of the Ascend Studios Foundation, concluded an impactful…

Why fixing women’s health is key to improving African economies

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In this chat with Techpoint Africa, Margaret Ntambi, Partner at Velocity Digital, explores the potential of femtech in Africa, highlighting how investing in solutions for women’s health can drive economic growth and improve lives across the continent.

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Zamtel to launch 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia

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On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Zamtel’s plans to open 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia, four African startups that will close in the first quarter of 2025, and Meta in hot water in Nigeria.

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Partnering with Africa’s Boldest Businesses: TAG Steps Into The Spotlight

Positions itself as the Strategic Growth Partner for African SMEs  TAG, an independent advisory and investment management firm, is becoming…