From Lagos to Nairobi

MTN’s ambitious plan to acquire IHS Towers outright for $2.2 billion is now facing serious scrutiny from Nigerian regulators, shaking one of the continent’s largest telecom deals. The acquisition, aimed at consolidating MTN’s control over Africa’s telecom infrastructure, was intended to give the company a significant edge in 5G deployment and tower management. But authorities…

Kenyan mobility startup G-rani is on a mission to formalise the country’s long-standing informal carpooling culture, bringing structure, safety, and digital coordination to a system that has operated largely through word of mouth and social networks. In cities like Nairobi, informal carpooling has become a practical response to rising fuel prices, traffic congestion, and the…

Kenyan fintech startup WapiPay is setting its sights on billions of dollars in diaspora remittances, positioning the steady flow of cross-border cash as a powerful engine for unlocking credit access for households back home. By leveraging remittance data and digital payment infrastructure, the company aims to transform how families access loans, save, and build financial…

Payaza has secured a Payment Service Provider (PSP) license in Canada, marking a significant milestone in its international expansion strategy and extending its regulated payment infrastructure into the North American market. The approval positions the fintech company to operate within Canada’s evolving regulatory framework while offering compliant, secure, and scalable payment solutions to businesses operating…

Gabon has announced the indefinite suspension of social media platforms as authorities move to contain rising unrest across the country. The decision, which took effect late Tuesday, restricts access to major platforms including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and WhatsApp, drawing criticism from civil society groups and digital rights advocates. Government officials say the measure…

At the Africa Tech Summit in Nairobi, African fintech startup Busha highlighted the potential of stablecoins to transform trade across the continent, presenting them as a solution to long-standing challenges in cross-border payments. The summit, which brought together tech leaders, investors, and policymakers, served as a platform for discussing innovations driving Africa’s digital economy. Busha’s…