Victoria Fakiya

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Olá,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Jumia’s still losing money, but it’s losing lessHow to outplay regulators as a founderAirtel mints $145B via mobile moneyJumia, Africa’s eCommerce platform, just shared its Q1 2025 financials, and while the numbers look rough on the surface, there are some promising signs. Revenue dropped by 26% to $36.3 million, mostly because of a slump in corporate sales in Egypt and currency troubles in key markets.

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Privet,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Zambia goes paperless to save $15MWhy SA’s PayShap is not catching onWorldcoin loses face in KenyaGoing paperless isn’t just a trend anymore. It’s becoming a government-wide mission in Zambia. This week, SMART Zambia Institute kicked off a smart office customisation workshop in Chilanga District, marking another step in the country’s digital transformation.

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Buongiorno,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Senegal’s Teranga goes regional with fresh $3.4M in the bagComplete Farmer exports Africa’s harvestAfrican startups bounce back in April with $343MSenegal’s Teranga Capital just bagged about $3.4 million (CFA 2 billion) to expand beyond its home turf. The private equity firm wants to spread its wings into Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde as it eyes overlooked markets in Francophone West Africa.

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Hérete,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Airtel to roll out Starlink in underserved AfricaDelivery robots in Nigerian estatesSA prisoners can study with laptops, but no InternetAirtel Africa is partnering with SpaceX to roll out Starlink’s satellite Internet across the continent. The goal? Boost connectivity in remote areas where regular mobile networks can’t reach.

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Ciao,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you:SA wants to tame the wild west of podcastingNigeria claps back at Meta meltdownKenya to support startups via tax incentivesSouth Africa’s Parliament is eyeing the podcast space, and it might not be long before your favourite podcast episodes are subject to new rules. The big issue? Outdated laws that don’t account for modern platforms like YouTube or Spotify.