Spotlight

How Nigeria’s $428 million ICT backbone project is enabling rural financial inclusion

In rural communities across Nigeria, the Nigeria National Information and Communication Technology Infrastructure Backbone (NICTIB) Project is driving financial inclusion due to increased broadband penetration but continued inter-bank transfer failure remains a challenge.

Pan-African KYC provider, Smile Identity rebrands to Smile ID

The rebrand includes four new things: a new name (Smile ID), new logo, a refreshed website and new product updates.

How TruQ got into three accelerators within three years

Within three years of its existence, Nigerian logistics startup TruQ has been part of three accelerators. CEO Williams Fatayo talks about how this enabled the growth of the startup.

gamp announces $650,000 raise, launches gamp for Business

gamp is a one-stop shop to meet all your gadget needs in Africa. Acquire devices, device protection plans, trade-ins, repairs, and mobile device management (MDM) solutions on one platform.

Review of Geegpay's virtual dollar card

Geegpay's virtual dollar card works for online spending like Amazon, Facebook ads, Ali Express, Twitter ads, Google ads, Apple Music.

Two African startups selected for Techstars NYC class of 2023

Techstars New York Accelerator has selected two African startups, Pennee and Mainstack for its 2023 spring class.

At least five African tech startups shuttered in H1 2023

In the last six months, at least five tech startups operating in Africa have shut down, others have pivoted or scaled down operations.