Africa
Discussing developments, challenges, and achievements shaping the future of Africa in various sectors.
- Business
Why one report says Africa’s phone market is growing and another says it is shrinking
The gap between Counterpoint's "MEA" and Omdia's "Africa" is the whole story. One figure includes a Middle East hit by…
- News
PayPal Freezes and Blocks Kenyan Accounts Over Money-Laundering Checks
PayPal is freezing and blocking Kenyan accounts, demanding work contracts and proof of address as part of an anti-money-laundering crackdown.
- Interesting Reads
From hype to proof: what Africa’s 2026 business shift means for Kenyan tech
TheBoardroom Africa's 2026 report says African business is trading growth stories for provable performance. We unpack what it means for…
- News
TRANSSION still dominates Africaβs smartphone market, but HONOR can’t be ignored
Africaβs smartphone market still belongs to TRANSSION. That much remains undisputed. According to Omdiaβs latest Smartphone Market Pulse for Q1…
- News
Africaβs Q1 2026 smartphone market grew 3%, but affordability is starting to crack the foundation
Africaβs smartphone market is still growing, but the latest numbers from Omdia suggest the continent may be approaching a difficult…
- Interesting Reads
China-Africa Trade Hits $275 Billion as Africa Repays More Than It Borrows
A 2026 Boston University and AERC report finds ChinaβAfrica trade hit a record $275 billion, but Africa now repays Beijing…
- News
Nairobi forum lays out what Africa actually needs to own its AI future, not just consume it
Nairobi forum hosted by AITHOS argued Africa must move from AI adoption to ownership, with ethics, infrastructure, and local data…
- News
Apple Pay Lands in Mauritius via Visa and MCB. Kenya Still Not on the Map
Apple Pay goes live in Mauritius through Visa and MCB. Kenya remains locked out despite far larger card volumes.
- Business
Bharti Airtel Moves to Lift Airtel Africa Stake to 79% in $2.9 Billion Share Swap
A cashless share swap moves promoter group holdings into Bharti Airtel and lifts its Airtel Africa stake from 62.73% to…
- Business
From $2.65 Billion to $10 Billion: The Airtel Money IPO Story Is Bigger Than the Delay
Airtel Money's IPO is delayed to H2 2026, but its valuation has climbed from $2.65 billion in 2021 to potentially…
- Startups
Stellar Launches Its First EMEA Accelerator With CV Labs, Offering Startups Up to $150,000 in Funding
The 12-week programme targets early-stage startups building payments, tokenised assets, and DeFi applications across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- News
Kenyans are installing unapproved software at a higher rate than META average, Kaspersky warns
Kenyan organisations may be doing better than some regional peers when it comes to having cybersecurity policies in place, but…
- Interesting Reads
Africa Just Agreed on a Continental Playbook for Telecommunications Sovereignty. Now Comes the Hard Part.
The Algiers Declaration commits African governments to sovereign cloud, local data centres, and continental infrastructure integration by 2030.
- Startups
Madica Puts $600K Into Three African Startups Tackling Agritech, Legaltech, and Health Data
Madica invests $600K in three African startups across agritech, legaltech, and health data, plus launches a fundraising guide.
- Business
Verto Now Offers USD Accounts for Businesses Operating Between the US and Africa
Cross-border fintech Verto introduces US-dollar accounts targeting startups and businesses operating between the United States and Africa.
