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Terrahaptix wins $1.2m contract to secure two Nigerian hydroelectric plants

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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


Egyptian BNPL fintech Valu has gained approval to list on the EGX and raised $27m from Saudi investors. This move aims to strengthen Valu’s capital and expand its digital services.


Tanzania shuts down X following a police account hack that sparked false death rumours about the president, raising questions about censorship.


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Liberty Assured

Seeds & Pennies Secures $1.1 Million in Strategic Funding to Scale Retail Lending, Empower Women Across Nigeria, and Launch Disruptive BNPL Offerings

Seeds & Pennies, the retail lending subsidiary of Liberty Assured, has announced the successful raise of $1.1 million (N1.7 billion)…


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

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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

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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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Liberty Assured

Seeds & Pennies Secures $1.1 Million in Strategic Funding to Scale Retail Lending, Empower Women Across Nigeria, and Launch Disruptive BNPL Offerings

Seeds & Pennies, the retail lending subsidiary of Liberty Assured, has announced the successful raise of $1.1 million (N1.7 billion)…

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

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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

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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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7Skies Limited

From Vision to 36 Million Users: MEXC Celebrates 7 Years of Exponential Growth

Leading cryptocurrency exchange MEXC has marked its seventh anniversary with remarkable growth metrics, establishing itself as a dominant player in…

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

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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%

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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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BildUp AI

Transforming African Education: Bildup AI Launches “AI in Every Classroom” Initiative

A New Era for African Education: Bildup AI Ushers in the Future of Learning Africa stands at the edge of…

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

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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

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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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Liberty Assured

Seeds & Pennies Secures $1.1 Million in Strategic Funding to Scale Retail Lending, Empower Women Across Nigeria, and Launch Disruptive BNPL Offerings

Seeds & Pennies, the retail lending subsidiary of Liberty Assured, has announced the successful raise of $1.1 million (N1.7 billion)…