AI Language Support for Malawi’s Chichewa: Africa’s Push to Close the Digital Language Divide
Malawi is taking a decisive step into an artificial intelligence era that actually speaks to its people. The…
Tala Digital Lender Job Cuts: Global Restructuring Impacts Fewer Than 10% in Kenya
Digital lender Tala has announced a significant global restructuring that will result in job cuts affecting fewer than…
Paystack Index brings AI-powered payments to Nigeria with Claude and ChatGPT integration
Nigerian payments infrastructure company Paystack has launched Paystack Index, a tool that integrates artificial intelligence assistants with its…
OPay Nigeria Financial Inclusion: Digital Payments at Scale
When OPay began operations in 2018, the mission was straightforward: make financial services more inclusive through technology. Nearly…
Solar Mini-Grid Leader WeLight Backs Nigeria Expansion with $31M IFC Investment
WeLight, Africa’s largest solar mini-grid operator, has secured €27 million ($31 million) in fresh capital from the International…
South Africa Banks Enter MVNO Market: Core Banking Infrastructure
South Africa’s largest banks are no longer competing just for customer deposits and loan portfolios. Over the past…
Namibia Rejects Starlink Appeal, Upholds Ownership Rule
Elon Musk’s Starlink has hit another regulatory wall in Africa. Namibia’s Communications Regulatory Authority (CRAN) dismissed the satellite…
Sub-Saharan Africa Football Podcasts Surge 160%: New Spotify Data Reveals Growing Audio Appetite
Spotify has released fresh data revealing a dramatic surge in football podcast consumption across Sub-Saharan Africa, with listeners…
GTCO Hit With ₦250,000 Fine Over Unsolicited Marketing Messages
A Federal High Court in Abuja has delivered a landmark judgment ordering Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO)…
How Nigerian Small Businesses Access Paystack’s ₦4 Million Support Bundle in 2026
Paystack has launched a Small Business Program designed to provide Nigerian merchants with access to funding, networks, tools…