Kenya is taking decisive steps to tighten regulations around dormant SIM cards, addressing a hidden but persistent vulnerability in its telecom and financial systems. Dormant SIMs, often inactive for months, have increasingly been exploited for fraud, unauthorized transactions, and identity misuse. By enforcing stricter controls, Kenya is aiming to protect both consumers and the integrity…

HappyPay has raised $5 million in seed funding to scale its zero-interest Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) service, signaling a shift in how consumers and merchants interact across the African digital economy. Unlike traditional credit, BNPL allows customers to spread payments over time without interest, offering both flexibility and accessibility while keeping merchants at the…

Terra Industries, a Nigerian defence technology startup, is entering a new phase of its evolution with the weaponisation of its unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), marking a significant shift from surveillance to combat-ready systems. The company’s flagship ground robot, known as the Duma, will now be equipped with machine guns and other weapon systems as part…

The Africa Technology Expo is set to return to Lagos for its third edition, signaling a significant evolution in both scale and ambition. Scheduled for June 26–27, 2026, the event will adopt a two-day enterprise-focused format, reinforcing its positioning as a high-level platform for business, innovation, and deal-making across Africa’s rapidly growing technology ecosystem. Unlike…

Moniepoint’s acquisition of Orda marks a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving restaurant technology ecosystem, setting the stage for a deeper competitive clash with food delivery and restaurant infrastructure startup Chowdeck.Announced in March 2026, the deal sees Moniepoint absorb Orda’s Nigerian operations and integrate its tools into Moniebook, rebranded as “Moniebook for Restaurants.” Orda, founded…

Raising capital has never been easy for African startups—but in today’s climate, it has become even more selective. Investors are no longer just chasing bold ideas or compelling pitch decks; they are looking for something deeper, something more proven. In a market where funding is tightening and expectations are rising, the question is no longer…