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Syria moves to replace MTN with new telco
6 mars 2026 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Syria's tender to replace MTN, LearnFlo's quiet growth to 30,000 users, and Canal+'s plans to phase out Showmax.
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Syria moves to replace MTN with new telco
On Techpoint Digest, we talk about Syria's tender to replace MTN, LearnFlo's quiet growth to 30,000 users, and Canal+'s plans to phase out Showmax.
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Bolt champions safety in South Africa’s new rules
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Bolt receiving a regulatory certificate in South Africa, Lena rewriting the classroom, and Kenya's first electric school bus hitting the road. 💾Can conflict actually bring you and your partner closer? It depends on how you fight, say Julie and John Gottman, the world’s leading relationship scientists...
Bolt champions safety in South Africa’s new rules
5 mars 2026 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Bolt receiving a regulatory certificate in South Africa, Lena rewriting the classroom, and Kenya's first electric school bus hitting the road.
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COMESA clears Vodacom’s Safaricom takeover in Kenya
In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss COMESA clearing Vodacom’s Safaricom takeover, why angel investors aren’t backing down, and Ethiopia banning Birr in crypto P2P trading.
COMESA clears Vodacom’s Safaricom takeover in Kenya
4 mars 2026 à 07:00
In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss COMESA clearing Vodacom’s Safaricom takeover, why angel investors aren’t backing down, and Ethiopia banning Birr in crypto P2P trading.
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Chowdeck rolls out insurance for 20,000 riders
In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Chowdeck's rollout of insurance for 20,000 riders, whether Scan-and-Go can win outside of Nigeria, and MTN Ghana's 56% profit jump.
Chowdeck rolls out insurance for 20,000 riders
3 mars 2026 à 07:00
In today's Techpoint Digest, we discuss Chowdeck's rollout of insurance for 20,000 riders, whether Scan-and-Go can win outside of Nigeria, and MTN Ghana's 56% profit jump.
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Mauritania slams telcos over poor service
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Mauritania slams telcos for poor service, Rayda abandons asset tracking in favour of sourcing, and PayU Kenya closes after six years.
Mauritania slams telcos over poor service
17 septembre 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Mauritania slams telcos for poor service, Rayda abandons asset tracking in favour of sourcing, and PayU Kenya closes after six years.
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Moove/UberGo drivers protest 100% remittance hike
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Moove/UberGo drivers protest 100% remittance hike, Saluni is putting beauty professionals on the map, and Canal+ R55B bid moves forward after reorganisation.
Moove/UberGo drivers protest 100% remittance hike
16 septembre 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how Moove/UberGo drivers protest 100% remittance hike, Saluni is putting beauty professionals on the map, and Canal+ R55B bid moves forward after reorganisation.
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SIM swap scams still rake in millions despite crackdowns in South Africa
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss SIM swaps and scams costing SA telcos $291.5 million, whether Kava can compete with Netflix in Africa, and Morocco's telcos paying up for 5G rights.
SIM swap scams still rake in millions despite crackdowns in South Africa
28 juillet 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss SIM swaps and scams costing SA telcos $291.5 million, whether Kava can compete with Netflix in Africa, and Morocco's telcos paying up for 5G rights.
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Maroc Telecom profit grows despite flat revenue
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Maroc Telecom's profit growth despite flat revenue, Google's $37M investment in African AI, and Ghana's upcoming crypto licences in September.
Maroc Telecom profit grows despite flat revenue
25 juillet 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Maroc Telecom's profit growth despite flat revenue, Google's $37M investment in African AI, and Ghana's upcoming crypto licences in September.
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Your Naira card can now pay for ChatGPT, Netflix, YouTube
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Naira cards going global after a 3-year freeze, NDPC fines MultiChoice ₦766M for data breach, and SA's taxman bets on AI to recover $110 billion in taxes.
Your Naira card can now pay for ChatGPT, Netflix, YouTube
7 juillet 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Naira cards going global after a 3-year freeze, NDPC fines MultiChoice ₦766M for data breach, and SA's taxman bets on AI to recover $110 billion in taxes.
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H1 African startup funding hits $1.35 billion, up 78% YoY
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how June's $365 million boosts African funding, Ghana’s new SIM rules, and Telecom Egypt’s major subsea cable landings.
H1 African startup funding hits $1.35 billion, up 78% YoY
4 juillet 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss how June's $365 million boosts African funding, Ghana’s new SIM rules, and Telecom Egypt’s major subsea cable landings.
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9Mobile faces fresh ownership dispute in court
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss 9mobile's ownership dispute in court, how rejection fuelled Dala's rise to big tech, and Okra's closure as co-founder Fara Jituboh steps down.
9Mobile faces fresh ownership dispute in court
3 juillet 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss 9mobile's ownership dispute in court, how rejection fuelled Dala's rise to big tech, and Okra's closure as co-founder Fara Jituboh steps down.
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After 8% stake, Axian reportedly targets full acquisition of Jumia
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Mauritian telco's plan to acquire Jumia, how real people can power inclusion, and MTN's largest data centre in West Africa, located in Lagos.
After 8% stake, Axian reportedly targets full acquisition of Jumia
2 juillet 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Mauritian telco's plan to acquire Jumia, how real people can power inclusion, and MTN's largest data centre in West Africa, located in Lagos.
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Telcos roll out the red tape for Starlink
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss telcos rolling out the red tape for Starlink, what went wrong at Vendease, and Moove eying unicorn status with a new $300M raise.
Telcos roll out the red tape for Starlink
16 juin 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss telcos rolling out the red tape for Starlink, what went wrong at Vendease, and Moove eying unicorn status with a new $300M raise.
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Nigeria’s SEC sounds alarm on CBEX’s “comeback”
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss CBEX rebranding, MTN's ₦180bn blow, and MultiChoice's potential SuperSport unbundling.
Nigeria’s SEC sounds alarm on CBEX’s “comeback”
13 juin 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss CBEX rebranding, MTN's ₦180bn blow, and MultiChoice's potential SuperSport unbundling.
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MultiChoice swings to $108M profit despite subscriber dip
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MultiChoice's R2 billion gain despite a drop in subscriber numbers, MTN Uganda's spinoff to cash in on fintech, and Yellow Card's response to Bank of Ghana's false claims.
MultiChoice swings to $108M profit despite subscriber dip
12 juin 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss MultiChoice's R2 billion gain despite a drop in subscriber numbers, MTN Uganda's spinoff to cash in on fintech, and Yellow Card's response to Bank of Ghana's false claims.
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Ghana reconsiders high telecom levies
Nǐ hǎo, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: Ghana reconsiders high telecom levies Ghana’s government is rethinking the hefty number of taxes placed on the telecom sector. The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, recently shared that the current 39 different taxes affecting the telecom industry are under review, […]
Ghana reconsiders high telecom levies
11 juin 2025 à 07:00
Nǐ hǎo, Victoria from Techpoint here, Here’s what I’ve got for you today: Ghana reconsiders high telecom levies Ghana’s government is rethinking the hefty number of taxes placed on the telecom sector. The Minister for Communications and Digitalisation, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, recently shared that the current 39 different taxes affecting the telecom industry are under review, […]
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Kenya freezes VAT to bust fraudsters
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya freezing VAT to bust fraudsters, this startup's laying bricks, and ex-Binance exec bidding bye after jail ordeal.
Kenya freezes VAT to bust fraudsters
10 juin 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Kenya freezing VAT to bust fraudsters, this startup's laying bricks, and ex-Binance exec bidding bye after jail ordeal.
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Zamtel to launch 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Zamtel's plans to open 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia, four African startups that will close in the first quarter of 2025, and Meta in hot water in Nigeria.
Zamtel to launch 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia
13 mai 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Zamtel's plans to open 600 4G/5G 5G sites in Zambia, four African startups that will close in the first quarter of 2025, and Meta in hot water in Nigeria.
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Ethio Telecom launches eCommerce platform Zemen GEBEYA
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ethio Telecom's eCommerce platform Zemen GEBEYA, Safaricom's strong FY25 profits, and Safaricom's entry into the orbital race to compete with satellites in Kenya.
Ethio Telecom launches eCommerce platform Zemen GEBEYA
12 mai 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Ethio Telecom's eCommerce platform Zemen GEBEYA, Safaricom's strong FY25 profits, and Safaricom's entry into the orbital race to compete with satellites in Kenya.
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Jumia’s revenue dropped by 26% to $36.3 million in Q1 2025
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Jumia’s Q1 2025 loss, how to outplay regulators as a founder, and Airtel minting $145B via mobile money.
Jumia’s revenue dropped by 26% to $36.3 million in Q1 2025
9 mai 2025 à 07:00
On Techpoint Digest, we discuss Jumia’s Q1 2025 loss, how to outplay regulators as a founder, and Airtel minting $145B via mobile money.
