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Central Bank of Kenya lifts 10-year ban on new bank licences

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Annyeonghaseyo,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:CBK lifts 10-year ban on new bank licencesThis Tunisian startup is rewriting the past with techMoniepoint launches MonieWorld for Nigerians in the UKAfter nearly a decade, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is reopening the doors for new commercial banks, per BusinessDaily.
Ghana's 5G launch must happen by June, Minister warns NGIC

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Shalom,Victoria from Techpoint here,Nigerians did not lose ₦1.3 trillion to CBEXGhana’s 5G launch must happen by June, Minister warns NGICStarlink gets approval to operate in Guinea-BissauGhana’s Minister of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam George, says he’s not joking around. Next Generation Infrastructure Company (NGIC) must deliver on its promise to roll out 5G by June 2025.
Ghana plans to reduce the cost of mobile data

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Akkam,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Ghana to reduce the cost of mobile dataFrom selling video games to building Trove FinanceMTN South Sudan gets a licence to operate for 15 yearsGhana’s government is taking steps to bring down the cost of mobile data.
Ifunanya Anamelechi, Zone’s VP of Legal, to teach business leaders how to win with regulation at Lagos Startup Expo 2.0

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victor Olaniyan

For many founders, regulation often feels like a hurdle — one that slows down innovation, stifles creativity, and puts unnecessary pressure on limited resources. But history has shown that the cost of ignoring regulation is much higher than the inconvenience of compliance.
Zimbabwe wants to track every mobile phone to tackle cybercrime

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Nǐ hǎo,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Zimbabwe wants to track every mobile phoneLesotho rethinks foreign ownership for Starlink launchSomalia gets the green light to launch StarlinkTable of ContentsToggleZimbabwe’s telecoms regulator, the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), is pushing for a new law that would require every mobile phone in the country, not just SIM cards, to be registered.
South Africa’s black ownership law threatened by EEIP proposal, says Diko

1 week ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Aloha,Victoria from Techpoint,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Why TikTok feels like YouTubeSA’s telecom sector in turmoil over EEIP controversyStitch bags $55M to strengthen end-to-end payments platformSomalia’s Hormuud Telecom CEO, Ahmed Yusuf, to step downSouth Africa’s telecoms space is getting spicy, and it’s not just because of the tech. The latest drama?
RansomHouse leaks stolen data from Cell C cyberattack

2 weeks ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Manao ahoana,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you:RansomHouse leaks stolen data from Cell C cyberattackPrepaid users to reclaim unused airtime with new NCC ruleSteal the spotlight at Lagos Startup ExpoUmba bags $5M in debt facilityCell C has confirmed that a hacking group called RansomHouse has leaked private data stolen during a recent cyberattack.
Umba secures $5m debt facility to grow loan book in Kenya

2 weeks ago | techpoint.africa | Chimgozirim Nwokoma

Umba, a credit-led digital bank, has secured a $5 million debt facility from Star Strong Capital to expand its loan book in Kenya. The four-year-old fintech saw a sixfold increase in revenue last year, driven by growing demand for vehicle financing and loans for small and medium-sized businesses in Kenya. Founded by Tiernan Kennedy and Barry O’Mahony, Umba officially launched in Kenya in 2022 following the acquisition of Daraja Microfinance Bank. Mahony exited the startup in 2023.
Sports.com partners Orange to bring sports to your fingertips

2 weeks ago | techpoint.africa | Victoria Fakiya

Namashkar,Victoria from Techpoint here,Here’s what I’ve got for you today:Sports.com partners Orange to bring sports to your fingertipsThe reality of Nigeria’s hardware startup growthUS tariffs could hurt Africa’s telecom industrySports.com is going big in Africa and the Middle East. The digital sports entertainment brand, owned by Lottery.com, just partnered with Orange to bring its content to Max it, Orange’s new super-app.
Hardware startups in Nigeria have started making money, but there's a catch

2 weeks ago | techpoint.africa | Bolu Abiodun

Before the AI hardware startup Humane launched in San Francisco, a Nigerian hardware product with the same name already existed. While one was backed by $230 million and the other by no funding, both ultimately failed. The Nigerian Humane barely made it past the concept stage. According to a 2017 article by Techpoint Africa, Humane featured in the regional semi-final of the Microsoft Imagine Cup, hosted at the Wennovation Hub in Ibadan, Oyo State.