Chimgozirim Nwokoma

5 days ago | techpoint.africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Cross-border payment company dLocal has announced that it plans to acquire AZA Finance to deepen its reach in Africa. The deal, which remains subject to regulatory approval, will provide dLocal with increased scale on the continent. “Our acquisition of AZA Finance will increase access for our global merchants to Africa’s dynamic, growing markets, while further strengthening our commitment to the region.

5 days ago | techpoint.africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Lagos-based fintech startup Fincra has secured a regulatory milestone in its pan-African expansion strategy, receiving approval from the Bank of Tanzania to operate as a licensed payment service provider in the country. The licence enables Fincra to offer its suite of financial infrastructure tools, including virtual accounts, payment APIs, payment links, and checkout services, to businesses and developers in the Tanzanian market. “We are thrilled to receive this licence from the Bank of Tanzania.

6 days ago | techpoint.africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma

AXIAN Telecom, a pan-African telecommunications provider with operations in nine countries, has acquired an 8% minority stake in Jumia. The investment signals a strong alignment between the two companies and an interest in bolstering the continent’s digital retail infrastructure. In a statement announcing the acquisition, Hassan Jaber, CEO of AXIAN Telecom, expressed confidence in Jumia’s vision.

6 days ago | techpoint.africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Nigerians can anticipate significant improvements in telecommunications infrastructure starting in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Yahaya Ibrahim, Chief Technical Officer of MTN Nigeria. In a recent interview with BusinessDay, Ibrahim revealed that the company has identified key priority areas to address years of underinvestment in the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. “Equipment is already arriving, and we have mapped out the worst-hit locations.

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma

ICASA has warned South Africans against using unlicensed Starlink services, citing regulatory non-compliance. Starlink has not submitted a formal application for operating licences in South Africa. The government has proposed “equity equivalent” alternatives to existing 30% Black ownership requirements, but critics argue policy changes may favour Elon Musk’s Starlink, raising concerns about regulatory integrity.