From Lagos to Nairobi

Giritoday, a rising player in Africa’s digital commerce space, is positioning itself to strengthen the continent’s outbound e-commerce capabilities, beginning with Nigeria. The company aims to enable African businesses—particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)—to sell their products seamlessly to global markets, addressing long-standing barriers that have limited cross-border trade from the region. While Africa’s e-commerce…

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is facing regulatory scrutiny across 21 African markets in what could become one of the most significant coordinated digital investigations on the continent to date. The probe, reportedly led by a coalition of African data protection and competition authorities, signals growing assertiveness among regulators seeking to…

Egypt’s e-commerce scene just got a major boost. Breadfast has raised $50 million in pre-Series C funding, backed by Ubadala Investments Company and co-investors, signaling growing investor confidence in the region’s digital retail landscape. This isn’t just another funding round—it’s a clear vote of confidence in Breadfast’s vision to redefine how Egyptians shop online. What…

Kenya is sending a clear message: fraud won’t be tolerated. After a series of high-profile Interpol raids, regulators are aggressively targeting fake investment schemes that have exploited unsuspecting investors. If you’ve ever wondered how serious authorities are about protecting the market, this is it—no half measures, no warnings, just decisive action. The crackdown is as…

Meta is no stranger to headlines, but this time the story stretches across 21 African markets, and it’s about more than likes, shares, or viral trends. Regulators are taking a close look at the social media giant’s operations, sparking questions about data privacy, compliance, and how global tech companies adapt to local rules. If you’ve…

In the fast-moving world of fintech, challenges are inevitable—but how a company responds can define its future. Risevest, Nigeria’s growing investment platform, recently faced a regulatory hurdle that could have slowed its momentum. Instead of letting it become a roadblock, the company turned the situation into a strategic win, securing its SEC license and sending…