Africa's Tech Future, Today.
Airtel Money has set its initial public offering price at 1.96 pounds per share, securing an estimated market capitalization of 5.3 billion pounds, or approximately 7 billion dollars. The listing involves existing shareholders offering 270 million shares on the London Stock Exchange, establishing a major benchmark for African mobile payments.
An analysis of venture capital performance across Africa over the past ten years evaluates overall cash returns, liquidity events, and distributed capital. The findings highlight structural challenges in exit mechanisms while demonstrating how successful exits have concentrated within key regional technology hubs.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange and the Technology Innovation Agency have partnered to run a 16-week pilot initiative for 10 South African tech SMEs. Focusing on health, agriculture, and fintech, the program aims to build investment readiness, refine pitches, and connect founders to capital providers.
The insolvency proceedings of Koko Networks (UK) Limited have hit a hurdle as administrators fail to secure viable offers for its carbon credit assets. With major debt liabilities looming, creditors face near-total losses as the British entity progresses through a formal wind-down.
The insolvency proceedings of Koko Networks (UK) Limited have hit a hurdle as administrators fail to secure viable offers for its carbon credit assets. With major debt liabilities looming, creditors face near-total losses as the British entity progresses through a formal wind-down.
Financial performance metrics from Guaranty Trust Holding Company highlight how its payment subsidiary HabariPay is scaling operations across Nigeria. The non-banking division's profit trajectory and asset growth demonstrate a deliberate push to capture market share from regional fintech rivals.
A commercial dispute involving $231,000 in unremitted funds led to the arrest of FlexPay directors following a complaint by Kenyan retail giant Naivas. The conflict highlights growing friction between established brick-and-mortar retailers and digital payment platforms operating in emerging markets.
A single transaction involving a hundred-dollar handcrafted sandal triggered the development of a comprehensive Ghanaian digital commerce ecosystem. By addressing systemic logistics bottlenecks and payment barriers across West Africa, the platform expanded into a broad infrastructure engine driving regional online trade.
Starting with a single mobile card reader, Yoco has grown into an expansive technology platform serving hundreds of thousands of small businesses. Driven by survival imperatives and operational refinements, the South African fintech successfully scaled its merchant offerings beyond basic payment processing.
The multi-billion-dollar public offer for Dangote Petroleum Refinery is serving as a crucial gauge for domestic capital liquidity in Nigeria. A successful listing could establish a viable local public market pathway for growing technology companies seeking sustainable exit strategies.
Veteran tech leader Lungi Sangqu shares key takeaways from nearly forty years in digital transformation and enterprise leadership. He argues that true operational efficiency begins with people and clear workflows rather than software investments.
The multi-billion-dollar acquisition of IHS Towers by MTN has cleared critical antitrust hurdles across key African markets. However, strict oversight terms aim to protect open competition and encourage local ownership in telecommunication infrastructure.
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